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SL59 AAE

2009 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,173 mi
Last recorded152,173 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 AAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 152,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 187,928 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,487 miles

advise rear axle axle showing signs of surface corrosion in general monitor

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,764 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 99,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,431 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 77,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,551 miles

Crack in windscreen.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 67,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Crack in windscreen.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,883 miles

Rear brake pads getting close to wear sensor

Very slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,834 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 32,834 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,814 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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SL59 AAE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Red 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 SL59 AAE, 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

How do I check the history of SL59 AAE?

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What year was SL59 AAE registered?

SL59 AAE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is SL59 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 AAE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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