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SL59 TZU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,420 mi
Last recorded125,420 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 TZU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 125,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

front to rear general corrosion under vehicle

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 108,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 108,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm. Front bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm. Front bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 11 May 2021 99,894 miles

Offside Front disc backing sheild loose

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,844 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 68,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,327 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 54,327 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,703 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,747 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 TZU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

SL59 TZU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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