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VX59 AUK

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,252 mi
Last recorded140,252 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 AUK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 140,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,068 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,799 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 110w rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 110w rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,026 miles

Nearside Front 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))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2018 72,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 110w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,396 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,885 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 19,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VX59 AUK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX59 AUK, 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 VX59 AUK registered?

VX59 AUK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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