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FG09 MTO

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,081 mi
Last recorded88,081 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 MTO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 84,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,248 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,391 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Binding. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,317 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 69,317 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 38,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,986 miles

0.00 emissions to low for analyser to read

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab-bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2013 26,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab-bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,216 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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FG09 MTO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG09 MTO, 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 FG09 MTO registered?

FG09 MTO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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