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EX59 HZV

2009 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,227 mi
Last recorded152,227 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 HZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 152,227 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 139,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 138,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 127,817 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,470 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315-35-20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,266 miles

Middle exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,595 miles

Slight play in both front suspension arm bushes.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,694 miles

Engine oil leak present.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak present.

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 60,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,068 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,548 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 20,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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EX59 HZV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX59 HZV, 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 EX59 HZV registered?

EX59 HZV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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