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YK59 GZJ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,637 mi
Last recorded147,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Rear both shocks is corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 147,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Rear both shocks is corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,339 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 May 2019 112,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 109,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2017 105,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,599 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 33,765 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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YK59 GZJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK59 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

YK59 GZJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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