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OV59 XBB

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,042 mi
Last recorded159,042 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 159,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and associated components surface corrosion throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2024 158,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2023 152,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 152,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,641 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,164 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,971 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,954 miles

Both front tyres have various cuts on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have various cuts on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,631 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 XBB 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 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 OV59 XBB, 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 OV59 XBB registered?

OV59 XBB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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