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BV59 OFL

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,072 mi
Last recorded146,072 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 OFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 146,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2024 138,708 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 138,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 132,880 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 119,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 102,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,811 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 97,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,739 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,113 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,113 miles

Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both side lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,233 miles

Lip on rear discs

Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,153 miles

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

Lip on rear discs

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,490 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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BV59 OFL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV59 OFL, 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 BV59 OFL registered?

BV59 OFL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is BV59 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 OFL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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