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EF59 TZA

2009 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,943 mi
Last recorded111,943 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 TZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 111,943 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 111,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 99,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,678 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,007 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 82,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,365 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,240 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2018 62,094 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 62,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,629 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,527 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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EF59 TZA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF59 TZA, 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 EF59 TZA registered?

EF59 TZA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is EF59 TZA safe to buy?

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