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FY59 DXO

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,605 mi
Last recorded137,605 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 137,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 134,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 130,861 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 130,854 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 127,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,870 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

earth wire snapped on rear exhaust silencer

exhaust silencer slightly loose/front clamp cracked

n/s/r bumper reflector cracked

number plate lights dull

o/s/r outer driveshaft boot damp/grease around joint but no splits in boot

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2020 117,287 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

Service lights on dash

Coolant level low

Earth wire snapped on rear silencer

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front exhaust clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper reflector cracked

Number plate lights dull

Offside Rear Outer Damp/grease around joint but no splits in boot

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,999 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 107,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,434 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,305 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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FY59 DXO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FY59 DXO, 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 FY59 DXO registered?

FY59 DXO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2009.

Is FY59 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 DXO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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