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LC59 KVL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,444 mi
Last recorded167,444 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 KVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 167,444 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2024 162,158 miles

alloy wheels previous welds noted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 162,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

alloy wheels previous welds noted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 155,741 miles

rear wheel welds noted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 155,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear wheel welds noted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 151,117 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 151,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 135,466 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 127,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,229 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,961 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 95,960 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,244 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,644 miles

no headlanp washers

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,644 miles

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

no headlanp washers

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 KVL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC59 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

LC59 KVL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LC59 KVL safe to buy?

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