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SV59 WLL

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,778 mi
Last recorded126,778 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 126,778 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 126,773 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2025 122,121 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 122,111 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 117,366 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,259 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 105,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 105,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,555 miles

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 12 Mar 2021 101,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not in pad and loose

Pass 29 Feb 2020 94,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,113 miles

Front lower arm bush deteriorated but no movement

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 78,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,716 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 and pipe unions (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,079 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 40,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,425 miles

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

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

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 WLL 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 71.4%.

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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

SV59 WLL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SV59 WLL safe to buy?

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