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FD09 FDL

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,425 mi
Last recorded163,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 FDL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 163,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 161,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 158,863 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 156,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 1 Oct 2021 146,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,012 miles

nearside front position light has slightly reduced intensity

Pass 30 Aug 2019 135,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 126,359 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 126,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,256 miles

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and close to exposing cords

Fail 4 Sep 2017 104,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and close to exposing cords

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,230 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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FD09 FDL 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 84.2%.

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 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 FD09 FDL, 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 FD09 FDL registered?

FD09 FDL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is FD09 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 FDL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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