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C26 OLG

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,898 mi
Last recorded157,898 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 OLG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 157,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,517 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Suspension light

Pass 14 Oct 2023 149,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 142,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 108,981 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 100,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 89,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 85,747 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

blip not detected on emmisions

Pass 29 May 2015 78,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 47,570 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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C26 OLG is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C26 OLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C26 OLG?

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What year was C26 OLG registered?

C26 OLG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is C26 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 OLG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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