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CX59 BFE

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 BFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 99,784 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 96,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,264 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [bridgestone 275/40r20 106w]. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [bridgestone 315/35r20 110w run flat]. (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,264 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [bridgestone 275/40r20 106w]. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [bridgestone 315/35r20 110w run flat]. (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,687 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r fog lamp bulb holder corroded

o/s/r locking wheel bolt key broken, bolt secure

Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,554 miles

all tyres slightly low/ wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,883 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 74,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight bulb not working

Rear Inner tailgate lamp has water ingress

chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 36,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,350 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 24,348 miles

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

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

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

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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CX59 BFE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CX59 BFE, 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 CX59 BFE registered?

CX59 BFE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is CX59 BFE safe to buy?

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