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FL59 UAU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 UAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 142,543 miles

Central rearmost exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 142,543 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central rearmost exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 131,903 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 131,896 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 118,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,612 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 108,411 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 99,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 96,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition badly worn on inner edge nearly through to cords

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 82,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 68,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 62,760 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,297 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UAU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAU, 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 FL59 UAU registered?

FL59 UAU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is FL59 UAU safe to buy?

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