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GJ09 DFZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 112,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater light dim (border line pass)

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

both rear tyre tread edges worn

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Jul 2024 112,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on top wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside repeater lamp shows reduced light output ( border line pass)

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

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

Rear wiper split

rear outer tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,897 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,505 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 93,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wireing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,633 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,821 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 69,818 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,009 miles

Front wipers noisy/judder but clear screen

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has small cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3rd row passenger seats not tested

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush curved track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush curved track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,676 miles

3rd row passenger seats/belts not tested

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chip (8.3.1a)

plastic covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,620 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,692 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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GJ09 DFZ 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 GJ09 DFZ, 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 GJ09 DFZ registered?

GJ09 DFZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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