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BU09 CVC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 CVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,807 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,837 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 103,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,517 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,970 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,119 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,545 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,629 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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BU09 CVC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BU09 CVC, 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 BU09 CVC registered?

BU09 CVC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is BU09 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 CVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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