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GU59 MVT

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,990 mi
Last recorded160,990 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 160,990 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,523 miles

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2024 158,523 miles

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

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2023 155,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2022 152,446 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 152,446 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 149,596 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,195 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 135,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Off side and near side tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2018 104,475 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,339 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GU59 MVT is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU59 MVT, 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 GU59 MVT registered?

GU59 MVT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is GU59 MVT safe to buy?

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