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FV09 DFO

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,782 mi
Last recorded141,782 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 DFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 141,782 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 135,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,895 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,757 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,757 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,846 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,595 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,768 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Bellows (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,414 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 33,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2012 25,919 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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FV09 DFO 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 83.3%.

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 FV09 DFO, 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 FV09 DFO registered?

FV09 DFO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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