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SP59 ZHK

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,032 mi
Last recorded141,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 ZHK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 141,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 134,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 131,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 131,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 125,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,268 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,464 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,394 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front track rod ends not locking nuts

engine oil leak

warning lights on dash

Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front track rod ends not locking nuts

engine oil leak

warning lights on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,674 miles

front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,406 miles

front discs worn

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 ZHK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP59 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

SP59 ZHK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is SP59 ZHK safe to buy?

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