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173,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 315/35-20 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both headlights discoloured
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both headlights discoloured
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but works as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welded inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r wearing edges 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted front to rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and o/s/f (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but works as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welded inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r wearing edges 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted front to rear
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))
Rear centre seat belt cover missing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
power steering low
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RE59 FOA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 RE59 FOA, 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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RE59 FOA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2009.
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