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CU09 LWX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,860 mi
Last recorded148,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 148,860 miles

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 19 Jun 2025 140,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,597 miles

Front headlights slightly misty,only just meets requrments

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

oil leak

slight diff oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,812 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim only just meets requrments

slightly smokey

Pass 16 May 2022 132,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 130,472 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 130,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 121,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,430 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,165 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,182 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 May 2012 33,618 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 33,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CU09 LWX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CU09 LWX, 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

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What year was CU09 LWX registered?

CU09 LWX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is CU09 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 LWX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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