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WV59 VKA

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,508 mi
Last recorded135,508 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 VKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,508 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Handbrake module (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 135,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated To Handbrake module (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,781 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,510 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Left On Front Passenger Seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 77,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,856 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side and near side rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Off side and near side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,953 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2017 58,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 27 May 2016 46,797 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 46,797 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 32,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 26,113 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 18,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,303 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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WV59 VKA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV59 VKA, 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 WV59 VKA registered?

WV59 VKA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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