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SM59 FMY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,815 mi
Last recorded126,815 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 FMY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,815 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 126,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 123,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 120,514 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight mist of oil on under tray

Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,098 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 103,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,700 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp not working but not more than 50%

Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,730 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear position lamp not working but not more than 50%

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,525 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 15 Jul 2017 76,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,422 miles

Plastic Engine Covers Fitted Preventing A Full Inspection

Front Tyres Are Wearing The Outside Edge Of The Tread

Offside Front Screw In The Tread

Rear Tyres Are Wearing The Inside Edge Of The Tread

Undertrays Fitted Preventing A Full Inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,836 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,831 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,491 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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SM59 FMY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM59 FMY, 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 SM59 FMY registered?

SM59 FMY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is SM59 FMY safe to buy?

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