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ST59 LGC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 160,896 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,938 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 146,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 141,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,906 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2022 134,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35 R 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,926 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 109,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 98,747 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 98,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,006 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 68,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,527 miles

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

osr tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,568 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 LGC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LGC, 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 ST59 LGC registered?

ST59 LGC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is ST59 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 LGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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