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FY09 HJC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 HJC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 149,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 130,691 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 117,293 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 117,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,772 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,675 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 85,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,726 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 79,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,553 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,714 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 55,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,939 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 43,489 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 17,112 miles

NSF wheel has been repaired by welding on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2011 17,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

NSF wheel has been repaired by welding on inner edge

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 HJC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY09 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

FY09 HJC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is FY09 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 HJC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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