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WK59 CEY

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,583 mi
Last recorded145,583 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 CEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 145,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 122,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,253 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,551 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,215 miles

unable to check under body fully due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,219 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 26,219 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WK59 CEY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 WK59 CEY, 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 WK59 CEY registered?

WK59 CEY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is WK59 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK59 CEY 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.

Does WK59 CEY have outstanding finance?

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