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CA09 RZS

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,109 mi
Last recorded200,109 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 RZS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 200,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light switch loose but not insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2025 200,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

light switch loose but not insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2024 193,402 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 193,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 181,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

wont record a smoke reading levels to low

Pass 5 Oct 2022 170,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 165,240 miles

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

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

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

smoke reading to low to registar

Pass 26 Sep 2020 158,137 miles

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

both front tyres have low tread on the outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2019 152,327 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 128,741 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 124,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osf/nsf forward most arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,538 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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CA09 RZS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA09 RZS, 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 CA09 RZS registered?

CA09 RZS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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