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BX51 MMO

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 MMO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 138,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,819 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Only when hazard lights are on (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat folded down unable to check seat belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 124,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Only when hazard lights are on (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat folded down unable to check seat belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,142 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,338 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,138 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 83,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,098 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,013 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 68,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,583 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,069 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,065 miles

(rear) tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BX51 MMO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX51 MMO, 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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BX51 MMO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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