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EJ59 LXA

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 64,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 62,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 59,707 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 56,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2020 53,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,273 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,797 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,283 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,741 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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EJ59 LXA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EJ59 LXA, 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 EJ59 LXA registered?

EJ59 LXA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is EJ59 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 LXA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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