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FV09 VVC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,917 mi
Last recorded229,917 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 229,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 218,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 205,933 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre uneven on tread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 194,058 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 179,759 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2020 179,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear heat shield loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2019 160,659 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 160,364 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,213 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,034 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 VVC 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 FV09 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

FV09 VVC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 VVC 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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