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BO51 CRO

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,526 mi
Last recorded185,526 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 185,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf has been cut open,customer showed a invoice that it has been cleaned and then replaced

Fail 20 Jan 2025 185,485 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 172,841 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 172,839 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 157,885 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 157,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 145,657 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 133,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,118 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,917 miles

All brakes should be checked and serviced.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,689 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,683 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,683 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,394 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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BO51 CRO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BO51 CRO, 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 BO51 CRO registered?

BO51 CRO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BO51 CRO safe to buy?

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