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E4 MRS

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 MRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 141,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 135,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 117,993 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 106,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,868 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,340 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,340 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,364 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

engine covers fitted limited inspection

Fail 9 May 2017 77,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,878 miles

Nearside side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,060 miles

nearside wing repeater slightly insecured

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,489 miles

ADVICE parking brake switch slightly damage

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,430 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,430 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVICE both side front tyre wearing outer edge

ADVICE both side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,291 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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E4 MRS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E4 MRS, 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 E4 MRS registered?

E4 MRS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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