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AO09 FNU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,971 mi
Last recorded186,971 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 186,971 miles

Brake discs worn all.

Brake pads wearing thin all.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 186,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 181,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 175,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 175,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 166,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded.

Fail 12 Mar 2021 166,947 miles

Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Patten very dull, do to dull lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded.

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Cracked, has been welded before (5.2.2 (a))

Offside headlight lens dull, headlight Patten ok

Pass 16 Mar 2020 158,349 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 146,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,567 miles

Both front tyres worn almost bald on edges.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light lense cracked

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge + Small cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to5mm (4.1.E.1)

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,281 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp waher jets missing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,340 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 FNU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

AO09 FNU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is AO09 FNU safe to buy?

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