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PF59 WBN

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

194,023 mi
Last recorded194,023 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 194,023 miles

Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 194,023 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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

Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 172,252 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 172,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 146,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 137,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted masking some testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2022 137,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted masking some testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,288 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 112,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 106,049 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wheel rim been welded ()

Fail 14 May 2019 106,038 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working in tailgate (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wheel rim been welded ()

Pass 15 May 2018 98,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,304 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,669 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,261 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 60,261 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,446 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WBN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

PF59 WBN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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