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C26 GRM

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,353 mi
Last recorded140,353 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 GRM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 140,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,431 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 132,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working led light unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 123,857 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,736 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 112,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,133 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,811 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,716 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,716 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,969 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,052 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,656 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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C26 GRM is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C26 GRM, 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 C26 GRM registered?

C26 GRM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is C26 GRM safe to buy?

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