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SD59 XTW

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XTW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 136,259 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 133,267 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 133,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,077 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 122,847 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,456 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,047 miles

both rear alloys have been welded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 106,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear alloys have been welded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,584 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,188 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,165 miles

tpms light on

underside cant be fully checked, covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,062 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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SD59 XTW is a 2009 BMW X5 in White 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 SD59 XTW, 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 SD59 XTW registered?

SD59 XTW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SD59 XTW safe to buy?

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