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PX59 ZGU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,251 mi
Last recorded132,251 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,251 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 127,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 121,861 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 114,830 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,032 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm no tread on outer edge 275x40x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315x35x20 no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sight cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,183 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,496 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 72,496 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,969 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,697 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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PX59 ZGU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZGU, 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 PX59 ZGU registered?

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

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