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AL03 SJB

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,851 mi
Last recorded133,851 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 SJB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 133,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 131,772 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,254 miles

both front arms slight movement in front bush

Pass 1 Mar 2023 121,583 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,977 miles

under guards

Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,077 miles

under guards

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,956 miles

under guards

Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,294 miles

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

under trays

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,455 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

top and bottom guards

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,344 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 87,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,076 miles

Nearside Rear slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,359 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,678 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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AL03 SJB 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 AL03 SJB, 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 AL03 SJB registered?

AL03 SJB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AL03 SJB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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