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FL59 DNE

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,802 mi
Last recorded190,802 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 DNE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 190,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 182,994 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 174,568 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre sidewall damage and worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2022 165,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 165,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 158,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 147,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear level senser unplugged

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 128,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 117,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 116,996 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,811 miles

Emissions test - reading too low to record a result

Parking brake switch broken but control can be operated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,635 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,134 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,884 miles

Offside Front 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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FL59 DNE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL59 DNE, 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 FL59 DNE registered?

FL59 DNE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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