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AX51 LEY

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 113,071 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 113,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,812 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 103,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,518 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing thin inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,118 miles

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,705 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,705 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,681 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,468 miles

DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX DSST RSC 315/35/R20 (110W)

Offside rear tyre wearing low from inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,468 miles

DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX DSST RSC 315/35/R20 (110W)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre wearing low from inner edge

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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AX51 LEY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AX51 LEY, 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 AX51 LEY registered?

AX51 LEY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is AX51 LEY safe to buy?

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