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PF59 BWH

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,529 mi
Last recorded110,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 BWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 110,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,369 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,461 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,259 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 83,259 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,102 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 78,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,866 miles

Slight play in both front forward lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 15 Jan 2020 69,865 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front forward lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 25 Nov 2019 69,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front washers weak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,688 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,713 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,624 miles

items removed from drivers view

oil leak at engine

steering column has slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view

oil leak at engine

steering column has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Number Plate has damage but readible

NSR alloy has been repaired

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,586 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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PF59 BWH is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PF59 BWH, 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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PF59 BWH is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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