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G8 UVV

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,650 mi
Last recorded116,650 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 UVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 116,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 106,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 100,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,491 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,564 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,570 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 85,570 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,111 miles

Front front discs corroded

Front n/s and o/s front disc back plates adrift

Offside Rear hole in tyre cords visable

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,339 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UVV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVV, 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 G8 UVV registered?

G8 UVV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 February 2009.

Is G8 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 UVV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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