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FY09 MTF

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,861 mi
Last recorded203,861 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 MTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 203,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 203,532 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 198,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 188,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 279,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 164,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 162,241 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2019 161,781 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 147,536 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 102,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,657 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 MTF 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 FY09 MTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 MTF registered?

FY09 MTF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is FY09 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 MTF 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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