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PR59 EMS

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,155 mi
Last recorded150,155 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR59 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 150,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 138,474 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 135,020 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,077 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust emissions are too low to be detected

nails in both rear tyres and bald on inner edges

offside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust emissions are too low to be detected

nails in both rear tyres and bald on inner edges

offside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,946 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,588 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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PR59 EMS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PR59 EMS, 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

How do I check the history of PR59 EMS?

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What year was PR59 EMS registered?

PR59 EMS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is PR59 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PR59 EMS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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