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ST59 LSX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 129,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,083 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 116,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 113,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,674 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,339 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,235 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 102,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,563 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2019 92,563 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,190 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,653 miles

both front tyre valves cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,617 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre valves cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,648 miles

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

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,813 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 LSX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST59 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

ST59 LSX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is ST59 LSX safe to buy?

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