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AK09 BDX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 123,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 115,874 miles

front brakes discs and pads worn to service excess . recommend replacement components within 30 day of test

front number plate delaminating , plate needs to be replaced .

head lamps showing slight deterioration

off side rear tyre worn to service excess , tyre needs to be replaced within 14 days of test , tyre only just meeting requirements to pass inspection , worn inner edge .

recommend rear wheel tracking adjustment

Pass 2 Sep 2023 111,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,552 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low /heavily worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low /heavily worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 98,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall /large bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low /heavily worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low /heavily worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,656 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems are damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 93,560 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems are damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,843 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/f brake backing plates inspection windows loose (removed )

windscreen washers weak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,840 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,665 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,181 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,109 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 31,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted

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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AK09 BDX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AK09 BDX, 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 AK09 BDX registered?

AK09 BDX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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