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LM59 ORS

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,791 mi
Last recorded144,791 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ORS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 144,791 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 139,965 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,705 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,612 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,489 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 96,489 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,359 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm squeaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm squeaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,816 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Beam intensity low (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,029 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LM59 ORS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM59 ORS, 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 LM59 ORS registered?

LM59 ORS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is LM59 ORS safe to buy?

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