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CN59 MKJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 MKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 99,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 81,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 76,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,225 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 71,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 45,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES ... NO INTENSITY COULD BE BULBS?? (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 45,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,721 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,359 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 43,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,308 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,928 miles

rear tyres warn on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CN59 MKJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN59 MKJ, 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 CN59 MKJ registered?

CN59 MKJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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