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BV09 LSE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,517 mi
Last recorded127,517 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 127,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 114,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 85,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,671 miles

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

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2022 72,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 64,002 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting perish around outer side wall

Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,002 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre starting perish around outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,824 miles

O EMISSIONS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on the inner edge, but need to be monitored (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 57,043 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R brake pad wear indicator adrift

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on the inner edge, but need to be monitored (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,922 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre has screw in tread

Readings to low from exhaust to register smoke test.

Steering lock working after clearing all faults in memory,but we suspect this may not be the issue fully cleared. All worked at the time of retest

Fail 26 Oct 2017 51,921 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Electrical wiring insecure and laying on exhaust (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing N/S/R Reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R tyre worn to excess on inside (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp aim above limits (1.8)

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

Steering locking device missing Steering lock fails to engage (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre has screw in tread

Readings to low from exhaust to register smoke test.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,173 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 45,170 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working led unit (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,473 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,897 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 21,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BV09 LSE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV09 LSE, 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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BV09 LSE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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