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PY59 NHJ

2009 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,691 mi
Last recorded150,691 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 NHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 150,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2025 148,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 146,732 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 144,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,506 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,908 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 134,598 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 134,597 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 125,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 125,629 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever broken away /insecure (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,325 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,758 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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PY59 NHJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NHJ, 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 PY59 NHJ registered?

PY59 NHJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is PY59 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY59 NHJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY59 NHJ have outstanding finance?

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