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AY09 GWL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,409 mi
Last recorded161,409 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 161,409 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 161,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2024 152,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 146,304 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 138,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 138,538 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 129,099 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 124,643 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,516 miles

Power steering is stiff in operation

Pass 26 Jun 2018 176,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on trad worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre cut on trad worn on edge

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 176,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing cord, on inner edge mark yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cut on trad worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre cut on trad worn on edge

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 160,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 146,653 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 126,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 108,907 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,398 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 30,398 miles

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

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

emissions too lean to generate reading

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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AY09 GWL 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 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 AY09 GWL, 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 AY09 GWL registered?

AY09 GWL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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