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CE59 VPY

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,865 mi
Last recorded128,865 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 VPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 128,865 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 120,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,156 miles

Headlamps misty

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,167 miles

Nearsidecrear tyre low tread

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,475 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,476 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,118 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 41,092 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,419 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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CE59 VPY is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE59 VPY, 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 CE59 VPY registered?

CE59 VPY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is CE59 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE59 VPY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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