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G4 JAR

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,246 mi
Last recorded141,246 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 141,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 134,773 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 5 Jun 2024 128,113 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 120,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 114,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 106,255 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,496 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,581 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner shoulders

Fail 21 Jun 2018 89,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,096 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,669 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on very inner edge both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,715 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G4 JAR is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G4 JAR, 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 G4 JAR registered?

G4 JAR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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