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ST59 XJE

2009 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

233,918 mi
Last recorded233,918 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 XJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 233,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 233,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 225,199 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2022 225,199 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2021 206,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 188,861 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 183,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 179,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 176,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 160,305 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 160,209 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,680 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers poor performance

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XJE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ST59 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

ST59 XJE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is ST59 XJE safe to buy?

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