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YK09 YUX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,599 mi
Last recorded154,599 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 154,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 154,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 146,771 miles

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,874 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 126,873 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,769 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 108,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavy wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavy wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x Nails, Worn heavily to inner edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx, worn heavily to inner edge, slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 64,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord /cracking / cut in tread

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge / cracking in tread

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear tyre cracking & cut in tread

wipers smearing

Pass 30 May 2015 59,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,934 miles

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

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

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 YUX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK09 YUX registered?

YK09 YUX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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