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GV59 LYO

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,796 mi
Last recorded141,796 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LYO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 141,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 141,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 113,459 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 93,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,265 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,265 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,839 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,538 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,527 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GV59 LYO is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV59 LYO, 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 GV59 LYO registered?

GV59 LYO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is GV59 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 LYO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV59 LYO have outstanding finance?

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