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EY59 LVW

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 117,892 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 109,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,207 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 87,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,728 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 54,442 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

advisory under tray and engine cover fitted

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 54,419 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front inner note seniour broken loose (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

advisory under tray and engine cover fitted

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,907 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 34,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 29,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EY59 LVW is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY59 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY59 LVW registered?

EY59 LVW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EY59 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 LVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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