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AF59 VBJ

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,839 mi
Last recorded130,839 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 127,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 122,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 114,981 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 114,979 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 105,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 94,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 87,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre warning light is on

Pass 23 May 2019 77,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 77,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 62,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,646 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,380 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyre sidewalls scrubbed

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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AF59 VBJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AF59 VBJ, 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 AF59 VBJ registered?

AF59 VBJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is AF59 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 VBJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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