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WR59 FSS

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,919 mi
Last recorded138,919 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 FSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 138,919 miles

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

Offside Rear brake light side light being used as stop lamp

Fail 6 Aug 2026 138,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake light side light being used as stop lamp

Pass 23 Jul 2025 136,182 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 136,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view window (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view window (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 133,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm attached to front shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm attached to front shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view window (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,642 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,800 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 114,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster broken on suspension arm

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield adrift and undertrays

Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 109,006 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 102,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,317 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 90,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,971 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F alloy signs of repair work

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F alloy welded

O/S/R alloy signs of repair work

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 53,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WR59 FSS is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR59 FSS, 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 WR59 FSS registered?

WR59 FSS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is WR59 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 FSS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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