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PJ59 VWV

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,667 mi
Last recorded165,667 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 VWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 165,667 miles

Nearside Rear inner light lens cracked

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner light lens cracked

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Sep 2025 165,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner light lens cracked

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner light lens cracked

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Sep 2024 158,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 158,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 151,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 143,530 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive too many covers fitted to vehicle to find origin. sump wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower plastic covers fitted to vehicle making viewing all items difficult.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 143,527 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive too many covers fitted to vehicle to find origin. sump wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower plastic covers fitted to vehicle making viewing all items difficult.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,623 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 110,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,363 miles

electronic park brake operating switch lever loose but able to operate correctly - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,687 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 67,686 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE (5.2.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 67,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre damage on outer walls

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,137 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,301 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,606 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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PJ59 VWV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ59 VWV, 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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PJ59 VWV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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