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AO09 EYR

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,152 mi
Last recorded125,152 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 125,152 miles

ns,os lower rear arm ball joints worn

Pass 4 Feb 2025 113,945 miles

rear suspension corroded

slight play in both ball joints

Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,704 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 107,676 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 104,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.35 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.77 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Fail 25 Jan 2023 104,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.35 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.77 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,529 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inner egdge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed 285/45/19w

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge 285/45/19w

Offside Rear brake pads 70% worn

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f lower balljoints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,548 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres bald on extreme inner edges

Both rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,803 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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AO09 EYR is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 AO09 EYR, 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 AO09 EYR registered?

AO09 EYR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is AO09 EYR safe to buy?

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