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BMZ 8490

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,160 mi
Last recorded149,160 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 8490
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 149,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 139,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 135,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,032 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 134,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 123,905 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 123,825 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,998 miles

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 25 May 2012 15,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 3,549 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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BMZ 8490 is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BMZ 8490, 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 BMZ 8490 registered?

BMZ 8490 is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is BMZ 8490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 8490 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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