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LC59 RAU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,700 mi
Last recorded148,700 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 148,700 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive upper wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,280 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,637 miles

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

fuel line cleaner

Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 126,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 93,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,573 miles

Centre Exhaust Pipe Cracked

Engine Oil Leak

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,572 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust Pipe Cracked

Engine Oil Leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,072 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,176 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 39,176 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RAU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RAU, 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 LC59 RAU registered?

LC59 RAU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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