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SO59 XFA

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 XFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,968 miles

n/s and o/s Headlamps slightly misted/faded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,832 miles

Slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,486 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,274 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,583 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 48,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,659 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 26,659 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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SO59 XFA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 SO59 XFA, 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 SO59 XFA registered?

SO59 XFA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SO59 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO59 XFA 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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