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L99 EYS

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,278 mi
Last recorded156,278 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 EYS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 152,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 152,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 147,578 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 140,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 136,490 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 136,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 121,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,077 miles

Central Rear unable to test sea belt due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,247 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 103,247 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,893 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 793,132 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 793,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,834 miles

both rear tyres weaing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,051 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside 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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L99 EYS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L99 EYS, 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 L99 EYS registered?

L99 EYS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is L99 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 EYS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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