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SC59 MSX

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,024 mi
Last recorded66,024 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 MSX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,024 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 58,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 50,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (315/35R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (315/35R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 42,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 39,924 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 39,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres perished 315/35/20

Fail 9 Nov 2017 36,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise front discs (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres perished 315/35/20

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,867 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,020 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,580 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,427 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 14,423 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)

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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SC59 MSX is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc 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 SC59 MSX, 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 SC59 MSX registered?

SC59 MSX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is SC59 MSX safe to buy?

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