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LN59 RYY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,605 mi
Last recorded130,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 RYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 130,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,226 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 93,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,937 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 75,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No Emission Printout

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,978 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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LN59 RYY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LN59 RYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN59 RYY registered?

LN59 RYY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LN59 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 RYY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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