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VU59 OVH

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,288 mi
Last recorded68,288 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 OVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 68,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,856 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 59,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 46,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 37,491 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 37,491 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,332 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2020 29,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,173 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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VU59 OVH is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VU59 OVH, 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 VU59 OVH registered?

VU59 OVH is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is VU59 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 OVH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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