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SM59 AEY

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,976 mi
Last recorded107,976 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 AEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 107,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

advise head light glass clean rear flexies poor

Fail 18 Aug 2026 107,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

advise head light glass clean rear flexies poor

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,851 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 105,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,597 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 8,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,545 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,330 miles

advise rear no plate is deterioated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,777 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 22,739 miles

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

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SM59 AEY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM59 AEY, 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 SM59 AEY registered?

SM59 AEY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is SM59 AEY safe to buy?

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