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RJ59 MVE

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,986 mi
Last recorded197,986 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 MVE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 197,986 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 181,692 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 178,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 168,465 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 168,465 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 168,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,899 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 165,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 163,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 160,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 149,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 139,576 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,984 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,892 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,468 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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RJ59 MVE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ59 MVE, 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 RJ59 MVE registered?

RJ59 MVE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is RJ59 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 MVE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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