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FV09 GCF

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,227 mi
Last recorded145,227 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 145,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2019 133,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,178 miles

engine covers emission clean no print out

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 107,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 107,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,987 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,985 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

one of the two n/s/r tail lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,234 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 GCF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV09 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

FV09 GCF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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