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PE59 TCU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 103,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under vehicle covers restrict view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under vehicle covers restrict view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,335 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 101,334 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height sensor (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,348 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 97,264 miles

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 fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Jul 2023 92,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,691 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 275/40 x 20 106 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to test rear most seats and seat belts due to items in boot

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted under bonnet/underside not allowing a full inspection

no smoke detected on emissions for results printout

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,040 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 57,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,412 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,231 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 36,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,978 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 20,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TCU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCU, 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 PE59 TCU registered?

PE59 TCU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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