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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LX59 YLUMOT history

LX59 YLU is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 173,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

LX59 YLU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
173,013 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YLU was last recorded at 173,013 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 31,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,486 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
31,527 miles
Average per year
12,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,013 miles
  • 2023 – 141,486 miles
  • 2022 – 131,250 miles
  • 2019 – 93,252 miles
  • 2018 – 84,506 miles
  • 2017 – 76,599 miles
  • 2016 – 61,010 miles
  • 2015 – 38,812 miles
  • 2014 – 36,608 miles
  • 2013 – 32,851 miles
  • 2012 – 24,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    173,013 miles
    Test number
    838011391712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass248,315 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    248,315 km
    Test number
    198960765669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,486 miles (+10,236)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    872782566612
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass131,250 miles (+37,998)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,250 miles
    Test number
    825666665811
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass93,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    564205877871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,252 miles (+8,746)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    315086651315
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever handle comes off (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s headlight flashing when on (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass84,506 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    182280818426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,599 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    890424422807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,583 miles (+15,573)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    123457621847
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass61,010 miles (+22,198)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    515886184202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,812 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,812 miles
    Test number
    459815225234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass36,608 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    845579824347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,851 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,851 miles
    Test number
    296142033372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,204 miles (+8,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,204 miles
    Test number
    309234453252
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass24,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    497388752234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,093 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    359197952446
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX59 YLU

Does LX59 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX59 YLU expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YLU?
The MOT on LX59 YLU expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX59 YLU done?
LX59 YLU was recorded at 173,013 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 12,015 miles a year.
Has LX59 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YLU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LX59 YLU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX59 YLU find?
LX59 YLU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all.

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