2009 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · RE59 FOA
2009 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 173,063 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE59 FOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 173,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE59 FOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X5 (RE59 FOA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
RE59 FOA Mileage History
- 06/08/2024154,836 mi
- 06/08/2025162,747 mi+7,911 mi
- 08/08/2025162,749 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2026172,992 mi+10,243 mi
- 21/08/2026173,063 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 8,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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