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FY09 FGD

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,048 mi
Last recorded179,048 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 179,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 153,597 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 153,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 139,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

SOME REAR LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Apr 2023 122,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 109,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,736 miles

possible osr suspension air leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,609 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,177 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,458 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,990 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,655 miles

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

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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FY09 FGD is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY09 FGD, 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 FY09 FGD registered?

FY09 FGD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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