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HX59 FZO

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,937 mi
Last recorded145,937 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 FZO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 145,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,744 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 131,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,690 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 124,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,798 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,514 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front, lower, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,892 miles

3rd row of seats not in use time of test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,475 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 102,475 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 92,547 miles

3rd row of seats not in use at time of test

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,857 miles

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 81,857 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,117 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,398 miles

all tyres starting to wear unevenly (255/55r18)

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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HX59 FZO 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 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 HX59 FZO, 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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What year was HX59 FZO registered?

HX59 FZO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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