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BT53 BOS

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

181,815 mi
Last recorded181,815 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 181,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 174,925 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 174,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 169,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,036 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,924 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,279 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 108,306 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,400 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,499 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,168 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 67,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,559 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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BT53 BOS 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 89.5%.

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 BT53 BOS, 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 BT53 BOS registered?

BT53 BOS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is BT53 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 BOS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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