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GF59 NBO

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,939 mi
Last recorded197,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 197,939 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly damaged (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 189,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 175,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 164,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 151,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 134,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 84,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 84,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 77,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 77,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,844 miles

all brake discs worn and pitted slight judder

brake pipes coated in grease

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn and pitted slight judder

brake pipes coated in grease

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,003 miles

all tyres on limit on edges

brake pipes coated in grease

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,993 miles

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

all tyres on limit on edges

brake pipes coated in grease

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,286 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 NBO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF59 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

GF59 NBO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is GF59 NBO safe to buy?

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