MOT Status
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125,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions readings high
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions readings high
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge feathered
Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge feathered
Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working LED (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn outer edge
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SP59 ETX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SP59 ETX, 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 SP59 ETX registered?
SP59 ETX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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