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DN09 VLW

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,158 mi
Last recorded196,158 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 VLW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 196,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 180,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 171,001 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 171,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 167,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm out ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,277 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 161,271 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 138,269 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,544 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 100,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,770 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 47,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 31 May 2013 46,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN09 VLW 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN09 VLW, 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 DN09 VLW registered?

DN09 VLW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is DN09 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 VLW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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