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G3 WSY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,909 mi
Last recorded144,909 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 WSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 140,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 133,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 133,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,758 miles

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

Offside Stone chip on screen

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 126,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stone chip on screen

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 116,905 miles

could not do full under body inspection due to full under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 100,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,030 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,632 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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G3 WSY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G3 WSY, 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 G3 WSY registered?

G3 WSY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is G3 WSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 WSY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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