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YK09 MGZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,019 mi
Last recorded129,019 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 129,019 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,227 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and op/s both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 110,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,898 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose loose in mounting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounting clip missing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

washer pump weak

Fail 30 Nov 2022 106,898 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wire loose in two places (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose loose in mounting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounting clip missing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 104,623 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,983 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,108 miles

both rear suspension arms inner bushes split

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension arms inner bushes split

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,038 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,442 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 78,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,301 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,056 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 30,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MGZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

YK09 MGZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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