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SM59 XCP

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,119 mi
Last recorded183,119 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 183,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 176,022 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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Pass 22 Sep 2023 170,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 166,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 156,759 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 147,203 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 138,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 133,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wearing on inner edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,156 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 60,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 38,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 38,664 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 18,331 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 XCP is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

SM59 XCP is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is SM59 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 XCP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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