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GL09 WPF

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 WPF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 94,026 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s-n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 94,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s-n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2023 90,875 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 90,875 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,486 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,752 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 57,506 miles

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

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

broken earth strap on rear exhaust section

Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,242 miles

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

broken earth strap on rear exhaust section

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,902 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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GL09 WPF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL09 WPF, 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 GL09 WPF registered?

GL09 WPF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GL09 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 WPF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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