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YN59 JVU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN59 JVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,223 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake heat shield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2025 100,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 100,957 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Offside and Nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,185 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread and worn low on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2022 96,185 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished in tread and worn low on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,251 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2021 93,251 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 80,686 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 73,429 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 67,833 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,126 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,661 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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YN59 JVU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YN59 JVU, 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 YN59 JVU registered?

YN59 JVU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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