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ST59 BZD

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,470 mi
Last recorded183,470 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 BZD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 183,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 176,536 miles

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear seats folded away

both rear wheel have been welded

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted back through

Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,017 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 166,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 162,367 miles

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

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

centre heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2022 162,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured welded repair cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2022 155,703 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 155,703 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 129,552 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Fail 3 Jan 2018 113,701 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,871 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

hand brake just met the limit

Fail 3 Jan 2017 106,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint from the front the rear outer one (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint from the front the rear outer one (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

hand brake just met the limit

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,350 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,407 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 80,407 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 67,231 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,596 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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ST59 BZD is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST59 BZD, 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 ST59 BZD registered?

ST59 BZD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is ST59 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 BZD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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