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LS59 EGX

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,550 mi
Last recorded125,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 EGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 125,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,369 miles

Offside Front Wing slight Damage

Fail 7 Jan 2025 116,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wing slight Damage

Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 103,301 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,547 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 90,159 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,918 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,580 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,773 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 77,773 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,153 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 74,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 132,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,152 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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LS59 EGX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LS59 EGX, 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 LS59 EGX registered?

LS59 EGX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LS59 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 EGX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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