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VX59 BSZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,836 mi
Last recorded142,836 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 BSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 142,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,276 miles

Unable to fully inspect some components due to undertrays&covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad warning light on, Wear indicator wires not fitted or broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn heavily on edges

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 116,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,786 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 109,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,728 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions

o/s and n/s/f tyres on limit

slight leakage of grease n/s/r drive shaft outer gaiter

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,153 miles

Emissions too low to measure

Rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,499 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,360 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges and 3mm on tread

child seat fitted to rear

front inner disc pads getting low

no emissions printout due to low emissions

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 68,360 miles

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges and 3mm on tread

child seat fitted to rear

front inner disc pads getting low

no emissions printout due to low emissions

rear disc pads getting low

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,487 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,620 miles

advise suspention squeek from offside front but joints have no play

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,106 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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VX59 BSZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 VX59 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

VX59 BSZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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