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YK59 VUL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,251 mi
Last recorded114,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,251 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 107,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,831 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 90,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 65,660 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,625 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,402 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,402 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,107 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,107 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,659 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,874 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,583 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 VUL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VUL, 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 YK59 VUL registered?

YK59 VUL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is YK59 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 VUL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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