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EK59 XCB

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,105 mi
Last recorded157,105 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 142,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 134,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 129,516 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,296 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,250 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,789 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,340 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2016 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff leaking

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,921 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,745 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,329 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 34,983 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 XCB 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 87.5%.

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 EK59 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

EK59 XCB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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