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BV09 PYJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,975 mi
Last recorded149,975 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,972 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 140,972 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 134,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,018 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge alignment may need adjusting

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Every flexi hose on the vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75-80 % (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75-80 % (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,830 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 May 2019 114,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 108,144 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 108,143 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 100,594 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 93,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 70,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,412 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,442 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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BV09 PYJ 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 88.2%.

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 BV09 PYJ, 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 BV09 PYJ registered?

BV09 PYJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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