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FV09 XUS

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,586 mi
Last recorded177,586 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XUS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 177,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 162,606 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 162,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2024 150,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 136,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 136,093 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 122,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads 275/35R18 99Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads 275/35R18 99Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 113,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads 275/35R18 99Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads 275/35R18 99Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,861 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,861 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,980 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/zr18:95w (4.1.E.1)

off side tyre inner side wall slight cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 85,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 77,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 59,269 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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FV09 XUS is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 103,702 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV09 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 XUS registered?

FV09 XUS is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is FV09 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 XUS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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