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PJ59 ZWR

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,649 mi
Last recorded159,649 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 154,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 134,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 129,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 122,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,946 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,782 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,631 miles

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)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,670 miles

head light washer jets not returning

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

head light washer jets not returning

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,829 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2012 46,834 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 ZWR is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ59 ZWR registered?

PJ59 ZWR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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