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LH59 AAJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,036 mi
Last recorded122,036 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH59 AAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754020 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 117,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754020 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 104,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,061 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,045 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 93,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,725 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,910 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 83,882 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,101 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,097 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LH59 AAJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LH59 AAJ, 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 LH59 AAJ registered?

LH59 AAJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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