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GF59 GVN

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,448 mi
Last recorded158,448 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 GVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 158,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 148,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 139,796 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 130,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 123,390 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 123,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,908 miles

Both rear Tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,623 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 109,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 86,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 78,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,246 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 6 Apr 2016 74,158 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,016 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,468 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,320 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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GF59 GVN 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 80%.

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 GF59 GVN, 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 GF59 GVN registered?

GF59 GVN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GF59 GVN safe to buy?

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