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YY59 XAM

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,146 mi
Last recorded143,146 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 XAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 143,146 miles

Exhaust clamp (just after flexi section) slightly insecure allowing slight movement within middle exhaust section.

Light dusting of fluid around rear differential input shaft seal

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail within central tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn and central tread worn to just above 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn and central tread worn to just above 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Small chips within NSF swept area of windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2021 143,146 miles

Exhaust clamp (just after flexi section) slightly insecure allowing slight movement within middle exhaust section.

Light dusting of fluid around rear differential input shaft seal

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail within central tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn and central tread worn to just above 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn and central tread worn to just above 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Small chips within NSF swept area of windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,632 miles

Front small chip in n/s/f windsceen

Rear rear diff small misting of oil

Fail 17 Dec 2020 132,632 miles

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

Front small chip in n/s/f windsceen

Rear rear diff small misting of oil

Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,603 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 123,500 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower front straight arm, ball joints worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush squeak and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement in steering wheel adjustment mechanism

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,392 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,373 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested CALIPER SEIZED (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,458 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,205 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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YY59 XAM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY59 XAM, 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 YY59 XAM registered?

YY59 XAM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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