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SA59 FBU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,481 mi
Last recorded181,481 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 FBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 181,481 miles

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))

Fail 7 May 2026 181,082 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 171,483 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 171,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 157,165 miles

signs of oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2023 149,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 141,495 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,171 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 136,119 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,839 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,499 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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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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What year was SA59 FBU registered?

SA59 FBU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is SA59 FBU safe to buy?

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