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LB59 GWX

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,956 mi
Last recorded101,956 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 GWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,956 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (1-2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front and off side seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,760 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass replaced, replacement significantly smaller than original

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

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2022 51,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm bush worn (marked with chalk) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm bush worn (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retainer clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack in driver view (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Mirror glass replaced, replacement significantly smaller than original

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

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2021 31,540 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 29,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 22,940 miles

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 12,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,095 miles

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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LB59 GWX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB59 GWX, 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 LB59 GWX registered?

LB59 GWX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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