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PY59 EEA

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 EEA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 100,156 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring upper mounting has moderate play but not excessive

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,888 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2021 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside inneer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,694 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))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,693 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))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,459 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,251 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 73,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,164 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,322 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)

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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PY59 EEA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PY59 EEA, 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 PY59 EEA registered?

PY59 EEA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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The MOT history for PY59 EEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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