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G15 SFM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,622 mi
Last recorded132,622 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 SFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,110 miles

Front light aims have weak patterns

Front tyres starting to wear on edges (minor)

Rear Inner brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,272 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 120,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,922 miles

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

weld repairs made to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 28 Feb 2023 111,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

weld repairs made to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,074 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jan 2022 104,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,763 miles

brakes require further inspection

diesel particulate filter warning on

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear wheel has had welding repairs done but not defective

Fail 15 Jan 2021 97,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

brakes require further inspection

diesel particulate filter warning on

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear wheel has had welding repairs done but not defective

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,340 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,936 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 84,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,131 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,751 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 run flat (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread/nail in tread

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,120 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 26,102 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 16,096 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 16,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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G15 SFM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G15 SFM, 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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G15 SFM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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