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DG09 BWJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,714 mi
Last recorded201,714 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 BWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 201,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 201,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 194,683 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 183,730 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 181,232 miles

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

Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 178,837 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 178,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 173,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 163,582 miles

Rear discs slight rust on lip

Fail 17 Apr 2019 163,582 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs slight rust on lip

Pass 16 Apr 2018 157,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 157,446 miles

front to rear brake discs lipped & worn

Pass 10 Oct 2015 151,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 141,323 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 141,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,126 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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DG09 BWJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWJ, 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 DG09 BWJ registered?

DG09 BWJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is DG09 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 BWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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