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CU59 OTE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,551 mi
Last recorded128,551 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 OTE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,551 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 128,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 121,823 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,964 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,184 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,032 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2017 66,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 59,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 50,709 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 50,427 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and slight cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 41,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,796 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 OTE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU59 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

CU59 OTE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is CU59 OTE safe to buy?

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