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AO09 RBZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

265,126 mi
Last recorded265,126 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 265,126 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 147,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 144,737 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 144,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 134,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 120,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,213 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,687 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,687 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,807 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,982 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,654 miles

front tyres wearing to outer edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,654 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,106 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 RBZ 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 RBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 RBZ registered?

AO09 RBZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is AO09 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 RBZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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