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AO59 XBM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,125 mi
Last recorded158,125 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 158,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 158,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 153,013 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS

Fail 7 Apr 2025 153,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle missing CENTRE (7.1.2 (d))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 145,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2023 221,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Wiring to both front suspension units detached

Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Nearside Front suspension wiring disconnected

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Offside Front suspension wiring disconnected

Offside Front vin number damaged on drivers door

bulb failure warning on in dash all bulbs ok

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Nearside Front suspension wiring disconnected

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Offside Front suspension wiring disconnected

Offside Front vin number damaged on drivers door

bulb failure warning on in dash all bulbs ok

Pass 9 Apr 2021 114,082 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,097 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,596 miles

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 15 Nov 2017 105,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,528 miles

both front tyres worn on edges!

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges!

Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges!

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges!

Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 56,735 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 34,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,816 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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AO59 XBM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO59 XBM, 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 AO59 XBM registered?

AO59 XBM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AO59 XBM safe to buy?

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