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SL59 UWR

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 141,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S headlight output dim

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S & dust covers splitting open (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 129,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 129,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,062 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 107,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,445 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 97,443 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,674 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 88,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,449 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,841 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,231 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 51,231 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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 UWR is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

SL59 UWR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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