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Exhaust rear silencer removed
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (rear) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner front bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (rear) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Height control unit detached
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential mounting bolt appears loose
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (front) front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (front) front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust rear silencer removed
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (rear) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner front bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (rear) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Height control unit detached
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential mounting bolt appears loose
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper position lamps very bright
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear diff mount bolt insecure
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear diff mount bolt insecure
signs of oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated electronic parking brake lever slight damaged (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under cover fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear tyre slightly cut on tread
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA59 FBU 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 78.9%.
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 SA59 FBU, 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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SA59 FBU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2009.
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