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WJ59 WPA

2009 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,880 mi
Last recorded175,880 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WPA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 175,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2025 175,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 143,395 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 139,979 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 139,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Offside poor (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,298 miles

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

offside mirror cap missing

Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,704 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both headlight lenses cloudy beam pattern passes mot spec

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres have different speed ratting

Fail 27 Feb 2020 130,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front both headlight lenses cloudy beam pattern passes mot spec

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres have different speed ratting

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 119,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,253 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,457 miles

Emissions to lean to measure

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions to lean to measure

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,119 miles

13 pin socket working terminals corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too lean to measure

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,631 miles

13 pin socket working terminals corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too lean to measure

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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WJ59 WPA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ59 WPA, 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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WJ59 WPA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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