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GF09 RWV

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,954 mi
Last recorded152,954 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 RWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 152,954 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 152,954 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 152,205 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 152,202 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,187 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 142,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front most arm) Bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front most arm ) Bush wearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,664 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,556 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 101,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,103 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,048 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,619 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 32,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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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GF09 RWV 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 77.8%.

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 GF09 RWV, 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 GF09 RWV registered?

GF09 RWV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is GF09 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 RWV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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