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YK09 NLC

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,356 mi
Last recorded134,356 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 125,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 120,342 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 113,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,866 miles

Front tyres beginning to wear low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,720 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot has small split but no ingress of dirt getting in

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 94,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot has small split but no ingress of dirt getting in

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot has small split but no ingress of dirt getting in

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,697 miles

Advise n/s/f wiper blade a bit smearey

Pass 31 May 2017 83,962 miles

Advise both mirror glasses broken covered with modified type glass

Advise rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 May 2016 77,052 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,864 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cut on o/s/f tyre unable to determain if deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 29 May 2014 61,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 47,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,393 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 NLC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

YK09 NLC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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