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SP59 LOA

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,205 mi
Last recorded136,205 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 LOA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 136,205 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 136,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover/undertray fitted

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 132,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe has surface rust

Fail 7 May 2025 132,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 8 May 2024 127,048 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Lower Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection To Be Carried Out On Testable Items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 127,012 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf upper wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center rear (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

extra seatbelt buckle removed from drivers front standard buckle

undertrays fitter concealing testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,741 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 119,739 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 109,007 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 109,007 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 96,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,523 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,662 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,661 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,967 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 82,967 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,030 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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SP59 LOA is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc 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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

SP59 LOA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SP59 LOA safe to buy?

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