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GK09 VBC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,643 mi
Last recorded130,643 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 130,643 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

engine covers under trays fitted

washer bottle leaks when washers used

Fail 1 Aug 2024 130,642 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers under trays fitted

engine covers under trays fitted

washer bottle leaks when washers used

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,381 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 127,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 122,245 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 122,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 89,641 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 89,641 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,839 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,482 miles

Front Inner brake pads worn low

Front stone chips windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2016 55,482 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner brake pads worn low

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front tyre worn low both edges also nail in tyre tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,043 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,787 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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GK09 VBC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK09 VBC, 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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GK09 VBC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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