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SV59 VTA

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,576 mi
Last recorded128,576 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 128,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,125 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated red light on (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 124,125 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated red light on (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,039 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 119,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2021 110,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 106,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,229 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 100,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,881 miles

both rear tyres inner edge wear on limit

Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,881 miles

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

both front tyres outer edge wear on limit

both rear tyres inner edge wear on limit

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 47,788 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2013 36,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,180 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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SV59 VTA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV59 VTA, 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 SV59 VTA registered?

SV59 VTA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SV59 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 VTA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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