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RJ59 XKS

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,709 mi
Last recorded189,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 XKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 189,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 173,872 miles

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm - most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 160,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 147,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rears both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms both sides movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 134,959 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 128,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection under the engine, due to engine under cover fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2020 127,926 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection under the engine, due to engine under cover fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2019 113,108 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 113,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 104,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,036 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 89,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,783 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,257 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 XKS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue 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 RJ59 XKS, 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 RJ59 XKS registered?

RJ59 XKS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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