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FY59 XUP

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 XUP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 145,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 122,818 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 116,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,365 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,672 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 106,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,972 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,892 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,892 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,630 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,917 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 50,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,095 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XUP is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is FY59 XUP safe to buy?

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