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LC59 DTU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,309 mi
Last recorded84,309 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 DTU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 84,309 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,757 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,249 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 63,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,251 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,611 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,380 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 39,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,240 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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LC59 DTU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC59 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC59 DTU registered?

LC59 DTU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is LC59 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 DTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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