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LJ59 CVV

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 CVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 142,242 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 132,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,731 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 119,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,840 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,330 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 92,328 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,677 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Rear air suspension bellows perishing.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 45,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,198 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 39,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,784 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,668 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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LJ59 CVV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ59 CVV, 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 LJ59 CVV registered?

LJ59 CVV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is LJ59 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 CVV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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