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BU09 UTJ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 115,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,887 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,244 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 107,175 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,498 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to door

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,695 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,669 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,058 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,142 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 UTJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU09 UTJ, 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 BU09 UTJ registered?

BU09 UTJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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