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SN59 GGF

2009 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GGF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 122,221 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 110,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential input seal misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn on inner faces and outer shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn / corroded on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input shaft seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn heavily on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear most exhaust heat-shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached

Pass 7 Sep 2020 77,264 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn/ corroding slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn/ corroding slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,603 miles

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

rear brake discs de-laminating

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,858 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 60,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 43,335 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,284 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,366 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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SN59 GGF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SN59 GGF, 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 SN59 GGF registered?

SN59 GGF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SN59 GGF safe to buy?

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