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AE51 YKE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,967 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 101,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 93,035 miles

engine cover fit , along undertray cover fit at the of test

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 79,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,609 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,980 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 57,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,684 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 55,684 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,286 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,939 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no fas due to non acceleration.3 attempts.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,911 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,622 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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AE51 YKE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 YKE, 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 AE51 YKE registered?

AE51 YKE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is AE51 YKE safe to buy?

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