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YK09 VAU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,500 mi
Last recorded152,500 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 152,500 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 152,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 142,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre cutting out on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Offside Rear Tyre cutting out on edges

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 142,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre cutting out on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Offside Rear Tyre cutting out on edges

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 140,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 127,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 90,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp wash not working but vehicle reg befor 01/09/2009

Pass 10 May 2018 85,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Benefit given to presenter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,724 miles

rear foglights have water ingress

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,778 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges advise

Pass 4 May 2012 38,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,199 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 VAU 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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

YK09 VAU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 VAU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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