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SN59 GWA

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,046 mi
Last recorded115,046 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,046 miles

Exhaust front clamp fractured

Front Brake backing plates (Both) loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (slight) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 115,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust front clamp fractured

Front Brake backing plates (Both) loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (slight) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,404 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 97,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity joint appears to be leaking grease - no obvious defect

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 62,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 62,255 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,492 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,660 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

slight inner edge wear osr tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2012 22,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

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 GWA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SN59 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

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

Is SN59 GWA safe to buy?

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