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GU09 SXS

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,793 mi
Last recorded166,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SXS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 166,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 161,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 147,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 144,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 136,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen damage

Fail 30 Jan 2019 124,737 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen damage

Pass 30 Jan 2018 110,355 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 110,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dunlop 315/35/20 runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 96,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,143 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU09 SXS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU09 SXS, 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 GU09 SXS registered?

GU09 SXS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is GU09 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 SXS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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