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YK09 MGX

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,400 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 135,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 126,250 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 119,297 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 116,132 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,118 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,619 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,619 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,185 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 59,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,157 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,425 miles

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 MGX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MGX, 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.

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What year was YK09 MGX registered?

YK09 MGX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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