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YL59 DKN

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,104 mi
Last recorded129,104 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 DKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 129,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 123,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 123,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 117,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Apr 2024 117,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 114,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 112,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,165 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 108,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 99,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 91,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 83,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn low on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2017 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked x2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn low on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,102 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,081 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 36,081 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,339 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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YL59 DKN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL59 DKN, 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 YL59 DKN registered?

YL59 DKN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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