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DE59 MLY

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 MLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 158,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various items removed ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under covers fitted front to rear

Fail 21 Jan 2025 152,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (empty of screen wash) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2024 148,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 138,794 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 125,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,145 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 107,136 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,519 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 92,519 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked on welded repair (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,175 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 66,175 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,485 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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DE59 MLY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue 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 DE59 MLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE59 MLY registered?

DE59 MLY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 MLY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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