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OV59 RUJ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,324 mi
Last recorded165,324 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 RUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 165,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 154,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 149,231 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 145,487 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 145,027 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

belts 6-7 not tested

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,246 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 118,278 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in off side front and offside rear tyres

rear centre seat belt stork cover missing

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in off side front and offside rear tyres

rear centre seat belt stork cover missing

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,235 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,621 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,006 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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OV59 RUJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV59 RUJ, 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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OV59 RUJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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