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LR59 RHF

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,989 mi
Last recorded121,989 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 RHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,989 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 121,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 96,667 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 96,667 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 91,855 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 85,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 769,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,082 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 52,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,892 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 47,892 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,225 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,128 miles

Child Seat Fitted

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,612 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,612 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 26,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register a printout

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register a printout

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,516 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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LR59 RHF is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR59 RHF, 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 LR59 RHF registered?

LR59 RHF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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