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G16 LEY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 LEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 104,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,496 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,532 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 65,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,397 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 60,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,342 miles

Offside Rear side wall perish

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,593 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked between treads and worn on outer edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre is cracked between tread

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,593 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked between treads and worn on outer edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre is cracked between tread

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 35,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,875 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,572 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 22,562 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!

o.s.r tyre worn badly 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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G16 LEY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 G16 LEY, 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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G16 LEY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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