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GL59 RKZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 167,140 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 153,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 141,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35yr20 goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35yr20 goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 141,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40yr20 pirelli worn to inner casing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40yr20 goodyear below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35yr20 goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35yr20 goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 132,055 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,457 miles

Electric park brake switch / plastic lever is insecure.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Dashboard bulb failure warning is on.

Electric park brake switch / plastic lever is insecure.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added screen wash and water. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Main stop lamp is inoperative. Back up stop light is operating. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added screen wash and water. (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,762 miles

No dipstick tube to check oil temperature for emissions

Pass 21 Nov 2018 110,892 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,505 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,505 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,557 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,236 miles

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

CHIP IN SCREEN

NUMBER PLATE LETTER STYLE NOT SOLID BLACK

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,002 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,317 miles

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)

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 RKZ 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 68.4%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

GL59 RKZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is GL59 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 RKZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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