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EY59 ZGN

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,677 mi
Last recorded144,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 144,321 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,498 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 83,414 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint under load (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake pads very low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,730 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low and worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low and worn inner edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2015 52,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,841 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 ZGN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZGN, 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 EY59 ZGN registered?

EY59 ZGN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is EY59 ZGN safe to buy?

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