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GL58 RHJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,050 mi
Last recorded139,050 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 RHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 139,050 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 131,689 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2024 127,312 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 127,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,020 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,663 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

front lamps deteriorated

tested in wet weather

Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,166 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,666 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,665 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,760 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,259 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,779 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,224 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 30,717 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 30,717 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,249 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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GL58 RHJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL58 RHJ, 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 GL58 RHJ registered?

GL58 RHJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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