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PX59 HMU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,738 mi
Last recorded218,738 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 HMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 218,738 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 196,921 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 177,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 154,932 miles

nearside front tyre small nail in tread!

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit!

offside front tyre worn outer edge and small cut in centre!

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and metal in tread!

Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,795 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 133,783 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 126,252 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 126,252 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,754 miles

plastic cover sills and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2018 86,752 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

plastic cover sills and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,098 miles

Front DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING

Front HEADLAMPS OPAQUE PATTERN OK

Nearside Rear TYRE CUT IN TREAD 315/35/20W

Rear ALL 4 BRAKE FLEXIBLES CORRODED AT UNIONS TO BUNDY PIPES

Fail 20 Sep 2017 84,098 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint AS MARKED (2.5.B.1a)

Front DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING

Front HEADLAMPS OPAQUE PATTERN OK

Nearside Rear TYRE CUT IN TREAD 315/35/20W

Rear ALL 4 BRAKE FLEXIBLES CORRODED AT UNIONS TO BUNDY PIPES

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,948 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,948 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,162 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres scrubbing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,066 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 27,065 miles

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

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

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

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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PX59 HMU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX59 HMU, 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 PX59 HMU registered?

PX59 HMU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is PX59 HMU safe to buy?

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