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LJ59 KOD

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,147 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,892 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,875 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,006 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 72,003 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,560 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,376 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,282 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,282 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,684 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)

Pass 2 May 2012 9,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 9,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KOD 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 77.8%.

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 LJ59 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

LJ59 KOD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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