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PE59 EFD

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,686 mi
Last recorded196,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 EFD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 196,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 191,505 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 191,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 184,406 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 184,406 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 178,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 166,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 154,267 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 122,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,095 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,445 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limits

Child seat NS Rear seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF & Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both rear tyres close to legal limits

Child seat NS Rear seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF & Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,531 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn.

rear-most seats not presented for test.

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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PE59 EFD is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE59 EFD, 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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PE59 EFD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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