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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
mixture of run flat and none runflat across both axles
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
nearside/offside front tyres worn on outer edges and with slight damage nearside outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
nearside/offside front tyres worn on outer edges and with slight damage nearside outer sidewall
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Body trim missing no sharp edges
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LIG 2159 is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LIG 2159, 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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LIG 2159 is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2009.
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