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WG59 RUW

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,894 mi
Last recorded135,894 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 RUW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 135,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 135,894 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,738 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 132,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 128,691 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,532 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,379 miles

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

nearside rear inner light unit lens deteriorated

offside side repeater dim

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 118,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 114,386 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met, indicating parking brake needs servicing or adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,010 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,681 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,914 miles

front tyres low on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,914 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,876 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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WG59 RUW 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 63.6%.

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 WG59 RUW, 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 WG59 RUW registered?

WG59 RUW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WG59 RUW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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