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AE59 KVY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,471 mi
Last recorded179,471 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 KVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 179,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 170,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 158,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

generally very rusty underneath

Fail 11 Nov 2022 158,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

generally very rusty underneath

Pass 23 Oct 2020 155,189 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 155,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 146,865 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 146,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 114,095 miles

Front front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Rear rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,731 miles

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAYS AND SILL TRIMS FITTED

NO VEHICLE SMOKE PRINT OUT AS VEHICLE TO CLEAN FOR PICK UP

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,619 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,825 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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AE59 KVY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE59 KVY, 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 AE59 KVY registered?

AE59 KVY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is AE59 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 KVY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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