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G8 AWE

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,141 mi
Last recorded133,141 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 AWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 133,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2024 123,988 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 113,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 92,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 86,830 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,957 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 51,957 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2015 47,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,695 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,702 miles

front discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,697 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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G8 AWE is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G8 AWE, 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 G8 AWE registered?

G8 AWE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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