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PF59 VAU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,271 mi
Last recorded138,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 VAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 138,271 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 136,338 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 136,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 134,302 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 132,104 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,272 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 123,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 112,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,980 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,972 miles

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

Front Brake sensor damaged

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,688 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,263 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 58,795 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,438 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 VAU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 PF59 VAU, 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 PF59 VAU registered?

PF59 VAU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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