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HT59 RXL

2009 BMW X5 (E70)

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,467 mi
Last recorded93,467 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X5 (E70)82,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT59 RXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5 (E70)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,467 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both advise clean/replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front side light Light intensity slight reduced compared to offside

Nearside Rear tyre small cut across tread

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

Offside Front tyre minor surface cracking and small cut inner tread

Oil leak, but not excessive at time under trays fitted advise clean off and repair as require (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 93,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to rear shock bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to rear shock bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both advise clean /replace cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre small cut across tread

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

Offside Front tyre minor surface cracking and small cut inner tread

Oil leak, but not excessive at time under trays fitted advise clean off and repair as require (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strongly advice to get checked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 88,829 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strongly advice to get checked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 84,597 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 84,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm driver side and passenger side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2023 76,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sun-visor security

Fail 18 Feb 2023 76,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sun-visor security

How Reliable is the BMW X5 (E70)?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
7,192
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
coil spring broken 5
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 5
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HT59 RXL is a 2009 BMW X5 (E70) in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 BMW X5 (E70) models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 82,867 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 (E70) fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT59 RXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 (E70) typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X5 (E70) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT59 RXL registered?

HT59 RXL is a 2009 BMW X5 (E70), first registered on 18 September 2009.

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