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EY09 NRL

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,313 mi
Last recorded160,313 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 NRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 160,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022
Fail 2 Nov 2022

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,006 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,933 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,933 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2013 52,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,984 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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EY09 NRL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY09 NRL, 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 EY09 NRL registered?

EY09 NRL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is EY09 NRL safe to buy?

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