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YK59 GXW

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GXW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 138,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2555019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 138,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2555019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,774 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 119,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,552 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 70,525 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre very low 0.2mm close to cords

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 33,871 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,293 miles

Advise front pads very low

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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YK59 GXW 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 YK59 GXW, 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 YK59 GXW registered?

YK59 GXW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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