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CU59 BOV

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,310 mi
Last recorded85,310 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 BOV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,032 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 64,031 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,232 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 62,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,369 miles

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

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

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 11 Dec 2019 57,839 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,399 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit os front tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic engine and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2017 49,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit os front tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic engine and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,618 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 44,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 10,387 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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CU59 BOV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU59 BOV, 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 CU59 BOV registered?

CU59 BOV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is CU59 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 BOV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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