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EY59 ZFD

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,286 mi
Last recorded160,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 160,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 143,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 108,665 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,859 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,558 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,558 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,693 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,300 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,235 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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EY59 ZFD is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 EY59 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

EY59 ZFD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is EY59 ZFD safe to buy?

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