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EK59 WPN

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,858 mi
Last recorded170,858 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 170,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 155,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 151,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 147,314 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 123,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,416 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 115,392 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 106,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,705 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,914 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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EK59 WPN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 EK59 WPN, 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 EK59 WPN registered?

EK59 WPN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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