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G26 LED

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,753 mi
Last recorded159,753 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 LED
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 159,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 156,089 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 30 Mar 2023 154,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 151,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 146,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 139,559 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 139,557 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,165 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,507 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,601 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

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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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G26 LED is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G26 LED, 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 G26 LED registered?

G26 LED is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is G26 LED safe to buy?

The MOT history for G26 LED shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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