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FG59 OAS

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,574 mi
Last recorded170,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 OAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 170,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 164,490 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 159,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 154,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 150,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 148,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,396 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,643 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no smoke emmited on bet

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke emmited on bet

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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FG59 OAS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver 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 FG59 OAS, 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 FG59 OAS registered?

FG59 OAS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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