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YK59 MHV

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 91,603 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 90,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 87,457 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 87,436 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,990 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,107 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,386 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,324 miles

rear tyres low on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,579 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres worn/bald inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,499 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 44,439 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,792 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,586 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,082 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 MHV is a 2009 BMW X5 in White 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 YK59 MHV, 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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YK59 MHV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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