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C16 BLL

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,818 mi
Last recorded134,818 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BLL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 134,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 135,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 134,422 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 134,422 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 104,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 201,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 201,029 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,650 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,650 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 185,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 185,483 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 63,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,503 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 97,503 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 143,460 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 143,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,356 miles

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

under try fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2018 126,356 miles

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

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

under try fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,978 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn / lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn

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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C16 BLL is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C16 BLL, 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 C16 BLL registered?

C16 BLL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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