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FN59 AKF

2009 BMW X5

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,354 mi
Last recorded158,354 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 AKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 158,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 153,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,635 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 92,635 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 143,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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FN59 AKF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN59 AKF, 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 FN59 AKF registered?

FN59 AKF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is FN59 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 AKF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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