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SG59 LVP

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,933 mi
Last recorded122,933 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 LVP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,767 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,772 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 96,772 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,527 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,527 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,433 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,428 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,016 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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SG59 LVP is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SG59 LVP, 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 SG59 LVP registered?

SG59 LVP is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SG59 LVP safe to buy?

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