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EX09 LZW

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 LZW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 117,747 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,644 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 inner worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 111,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 111,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,124 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 103,119 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,909 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 91,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 91,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 84,221 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 84,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,549 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,040 miles

Both rear tyres inner treads worn/tyre perishing and wearing low.

Offside front tyre outer tread worn/tyre perishing.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres inner treads worn/tyre perishing and wearing low.

Off side front tyre outer tread worn/tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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EX09 LZW is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX09 LZW, 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 EX09 LZW registered?

EX09 LZW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is EX09 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 LZW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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