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SJ59 LXB

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,991 mi
Last recorded135,991 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LXB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 135,991 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 126,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 123,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,768 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 118,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 104,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,451 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 85,867 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,190 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,484 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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SJ59 LXB is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc 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 SJ59 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ59 LXB registered?

SJ59 LXB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 LXB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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