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YX59 UEB

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,224 mi
Last recorded130,224 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UEB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 130,224 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction window tint to side windows (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 130,224 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction window tint to side windows (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 128,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 127,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 125,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 124,967 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 124,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,638 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,844 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 58,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake warning light showing

osr tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,835 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 41,835 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn off on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,659 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre close to cords

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,305 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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YX59 UEB is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YX59 UEB, 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 YX59 UEB registered?

YX59 UEB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YX59 UEB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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