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LG59 BGF

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,853 mi
Last recorded123,853 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 BGF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 123,852 miles

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing X 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 116,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 104,510 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 104,510 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,544 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,366 miles

Emissions too clean

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 88,366 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013
Fail 21 Sep 2013

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,322 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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LG59 BGF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG59 BGF, 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 LG59 BGF registered?

LG59 BGF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2009.

Is LG59 BGF safe to buy?

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