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LB59 KDF

2009 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 KDF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,450 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 95,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 72,812 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 72,812 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,289 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,970 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,082 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 45,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,124 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 40,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep to cords

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,942 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep to cords

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 KDF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB59 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

LB59 KDF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is LB59 KDF safe to buy?

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