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AU59 RHZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 132,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rust and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rust and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 125,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,181 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 120,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 108,599 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 108,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,202 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 91,212 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 91,209 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 76,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,115 miles

diesel emissions too clean engine cover utray

Fail 4 Nov 2015 67,035 miles

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

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

diesel emissions too clean engine cover utray

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 53,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,677 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 45,677 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 33,337 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,337 miles

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

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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AU59 RHZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU59 RHZ, 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 AU59 RHZ registered?

AU59 RHZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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