MOT Status
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147,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and of side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and of side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate inscription illegible front & rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front lower control arm bushes getting weak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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WM59 MEM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 WM59 MEM, 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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WM59 MEM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.
Is WM59 MEM safe to buy?
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