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GK59 CWE

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

185,997 mi
Last recorded185,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 CWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 185,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 182,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 170,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 160,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 157,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 155,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 138,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 135,272 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 128,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,691 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,626 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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GK59 CWE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GK59 CWE, 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 GK59 CWE registered?

GK59 CWE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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