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LC59 UZM

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,356 mi
Last recorded124,356 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UZM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 124,356 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 123,557 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 123,557 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 74,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,695 miles

Nearside Front 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 on inner edge(through to cords soon

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,166 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,166 miles

Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,042 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 54,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 38,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Offside front tyre tread low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,311 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,470 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 UZM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

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

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