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DG09 BTU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,035 mi
Last recorded150,035 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 BTU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 150,035 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,948 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread &Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 140,170 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 131,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,152 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

child seats in rear no inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,955 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 155,305 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre very heavily perished & deteriorated on outer shoulder & wall

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished on outer wall

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 155,305 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing center seat secure / release mechanism, suspect may be trapped under seat (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre very heavily perished & deteriorated on outer shoulder & wall

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished on outer wall

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,882 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 93,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,648 miles

2 nails nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 70,523 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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DG09 BTU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG09 BTU, 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 DG09 BTU registered?

DG09 BTU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is DG09 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 BTU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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