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GX59 BXP

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,154 mi
Last recorded160,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 BXP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 160,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front 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 23 Dec 2024 153,718 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 153,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 137,433 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 137,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 137,396 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm with shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm with shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,842 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reg bulb insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2022 130,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reg bulb insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,172 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Washers/ bottle leaking.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Dec 2019 119,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2018 114,376 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 114,374 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,515 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 109,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall that reaches the inner cords but less than 25mm in length(requires attention)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,132 miles

smoke level not detected during emissions test.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 79,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn smooth on outter edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn smooth on outter edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,788 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres have cuts in tread

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,311 miles

O/S/F Tyre is Wearing On The Outside Edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 39,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Tyre is Wearing On The Outside Edge

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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GX59 BXP is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX59 BXP, 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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GX59 BXP is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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