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FM07 FCM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,657 mi
Last recorded231,657 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 FCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 231,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 229,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 222,106 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 214,678 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 200,982 miles

engine and under side covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 175,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Aug 2020 175,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 153,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 152,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 124,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,964 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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FM07 FCM 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 87.5%.

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 FM07 FCM, 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 FM07 FCM registered?

FM07 FCM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FM07 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 FCM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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