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CV09 OBU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

178,468 mi
Last recorded178,468 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 178,468 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 177,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 163,305 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2023 156,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 147,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 126,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

windscreen damaged n/slowerand centre lower not affecting drivers view

Pass 26 Feb 2018 118,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

front tyres on 3mm

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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CV09 OBU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CV09 OBU, 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 CV09 OBU registered?

CV09 OBU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is CV09 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 OBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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