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FY59 TKN

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,511 mi
Last recorded119,511 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 TKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 119,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,312 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 95,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 95,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,212 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,180 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,180 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,820 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,450 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 TKN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY59 TKN, 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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FY59 TKN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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