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SB59 SUA

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,478 mi
Last recorded196,478 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 SUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 196,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 170,226 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 146,830 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 136,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake seized on could not be turn by hand when vehicle in jacked position. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge of tread is showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,748 miles

Offside Rear brake sensor wire broken

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,444 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip is missing

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint has very slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,773 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 32,517 miles

Both front brake backing plates broken

Exhaust earth strap broken

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 32,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake backing plates broken

Exhaust earth strap broken

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,230 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 18,230 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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SB59 SUA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB59 SUA, 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 SB59 SUA registered?

SB59 SUA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is SB59 SUA safe to buy?

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