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FV09 KWO

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,710 mi
Last recorded144,710 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 KWO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 144,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 142,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 133,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 123,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 118,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,273 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,773 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,036 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 80,036 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button loose (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,752 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,594 miles

offside rear tyre has cut on edge of tread

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 KWO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FV09 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

FV09 KWO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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