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FL09 NJE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,607 mi
Last recorded162,607 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 NJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 162,607 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 155,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,605 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 120,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,397 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,499 miles

tracking wear o/s rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2016 99,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

tracking wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,835 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items

rear brake discs slightly lipped, pads 5 - 6mm

Fail 16 Oct 2015 84,715 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working led strip and fog light inop (1.1.A.3b)

covers fitted obscuring some items

rear brake discs slightly lipped, pads 5 - 6mm

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,290 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise wheel alignment check for tyre wear

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing bald on outer tread

rear tyres wearing bald on inner tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,512 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)

Rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FL09 NJE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL09 NJE, 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 FL09 NJE registered?

FL09 NJE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is FL09 NJE safe to buy?

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