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YK09 MLZ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,652 mi
Last recorded123,652 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,665 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox sump leaking

o/s/r inner side light not working

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,792 miles

damage/repair windscreen osf lower

nsf headlamp cleaner not spraying on lense and cover missing

nsf tyre uneven wear and worn outer part roadface

nsf windscreen washer jet weak

nsr reflector cracked

oil leak

osf tyre worn inner part roadface

osr inner position light not working

osr tyre cut roadface

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

Fail 13 Mar 2017 98,792 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (4.1.D.1b)

damage/repair windscreen osf lower

nsf headlamp cleaner not spraying on lense and cover missing

nsf tyre uneven wear and worn outer part roadface

nsf windscreen washer jet weak

nsr reflector cracked

oil leak

osf tyre worn inner part roadface

osr inner position light not working

osr tyre cut roadface

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,423 miles

OIL LEAK

engine cover and undertray

osr inner position light out

Fail 16 Mar 2016 84,423 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened rear/lower/centre, cable snapped and electric parking brake cable box insecure (3.5.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears. Discs slight lip and pitted (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK

engine cover and undertray

osr inner position light out

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 57,489 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 48,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,613 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 MLZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

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

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