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AU59 XYA

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,181 mi
Last recorded149,181 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 149,181 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 141,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 130,018 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 121,638 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 121,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,039 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 117,037 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 114,354 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,681 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 109,681 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure backing plate corroded away and fouling inside of wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,549 miles

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

front tyres wearingon edges.rear tyreswearing on inner edges.smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,491 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearingon edges.rear tyreswearing on inner edges.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,861 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 62,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,989 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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AU59 XYA 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 AU59 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

AU59 XYA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 XYA safe to buy?

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