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YK09 MGE

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,652 mi
Last recorded146,652 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 139,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,422 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,663 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,090 miles

chils seat fitted

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s c.v boot slight leak of grease

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f n/s/f slight tyre wear on outter edges

oil temperature not taken (no dip stick)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 50,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various dash lights illuminated

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YK09 MGE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 86,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK09 MGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK09 MGE registered?

YK09 MGE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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