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SL59 PFG

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 PFG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 142,242 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 136,850 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 136,850 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 128,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 123,031 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 117,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 114,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 110,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,588 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear adult seats ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear adult seats ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,897 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 65,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,522 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,508 miles

Both front tyres have wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,506 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres have wear on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 PFG is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PFG, 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 SL59 PFG registered?

SL59 PFG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is SL59 PFG safe to buy?

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