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GL59 FME

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,639 mi
Last recorded158,639 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,639 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 158,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,475 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 149,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 141,654 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 136,055 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 136,004 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 126,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,055 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 105,645 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2019 105,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,746 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,050 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear,

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge,

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,367 miles

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge

ns/r tyre worn on inner edge

os/f tyre worn on outer edge

os/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,367 miles

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

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge

ns/r tyre worn on inner edge

os/f tyre worn on outer edge

os/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,388 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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GL59 FME is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL59 FME, 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 GL59 FME registered?

GL59 FME is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is GL59 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 FME shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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