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DN03 GAL

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,891 mi
Last recorded116,891 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 GAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,460 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 93,645 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,258 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,466 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut ply cords exposed

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge , tread perished

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge , tread perished , screw in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,603 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut exposing ply cords

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,446 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres low on outer edges.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Plastic sills fitted.

Trigger point not met.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,288 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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DN03 GAL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DN03 GAL, 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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DN03 GAL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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