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LG59 EDU

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,271 mi
Last recorded174,271 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 EDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 174,271 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 174,116 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 166,815 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 160,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,496 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 153,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,330 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 148,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 141,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,603 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 130,585 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,273 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,785 miles

o/s rear tyre worn badly 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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LG59 EDU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

LG59 EDU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LG59 EDU safe to buy?

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