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G19 CAV

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,771 mi
Last recorded126,771 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 CAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 126,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 119,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 112,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,402 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 106,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,247 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 100,245 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Drivers side of engine covered in oil and dripping when stationary along with the o/s inner driveshaft boot and steering rack boot not allowing a proper inspection of those parts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,731 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,365 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,806 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jan 2013 34,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,922 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,922 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,832 miles

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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G19 CAV 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 G19 CAV, 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 G19 CAV registered?

G19 CAV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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