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SF59 PSY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 PSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear side light slightly cracked

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vechile showing general corrossion

Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 60,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,938 miles

Nearside both inner and outer lamp fracture rear

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button falls off to hand (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside both inner and outer lamp fracture rear

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,031 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to near canvass edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

os rear fog light briefly inop,at time of test then stayed illuminated

Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,899 miles

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,353 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

surface corrosion o the front brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2020 48,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

surface corrosion o the front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front 215-40-20-106Y outer edge worn

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front 215-40-20-106Y outer edge worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 315-35-20-110W ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,242 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,119 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is slighty worn on the inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is slighty worn on the inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,521 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 29,521 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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SF59 PSY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF59 PSY, 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 SF59 PSY registered?

SF59 PSY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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