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YK59 MMX

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,075 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs have ware (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 103,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner and outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs have ware (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 97,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs have ware (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 97,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs have ware (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs have ware (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 92,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs have ware (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,749 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,284 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,265 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,204 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken off at one side of the rear silencer

tpms light on

Fail 19 Mar 2020 59,204 miles

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative suspension dropped (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken off at one side of the rear silencer

tpms light on

Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 51,540 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 32,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 23,239 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 18,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 14,965 miles

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

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

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

insuficent flow from engine to carry out emissions test

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 MMX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

YK59 MMX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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