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PO59 SXL

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,496 mi
Last recorded160,496 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 SXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 160,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 157,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 153,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 150,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 146,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 136,616 miles

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 10 Feb 2020 126,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 115,047 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,721 miles

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder and low

nsr wheel welded and small flatspot

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Feb 2017 102,721 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder and low

nsr wheel welded and small flatspot

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,229 miles

front number plate damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,148 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,148 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,585 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,581 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,108 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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PO59 SXL 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 77.8%.

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 PO59 SXL, 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 PO59 SXL registered?

PO59 SXL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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