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GF09 RXL

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,716 mi
Last recorded155,716 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 155,716 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 150,829 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 146,222 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 132,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 124,719 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 124,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,389 miles

Fr tyres: 275/40R20 Rr tyres: 315/35R20 RFT

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,981 miles

275/40R20 RFT

Nearside Front tyre significant wear to outer edge

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre marked ()

Pass 8 Jul 2017 83,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,029 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread exposing cords although not greater than requirements to fail.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre heavily worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,309 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre worn very close to cords, but non showing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,874 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge worn uneven, very close to cords. But non showing at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,031 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,245 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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GF09 RXL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF09 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

GF09 RXL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is GF09 RXL safe to buy?

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