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GX09 FJO

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,848 mi
Last recorded171,848 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 FJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 171,848 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 170,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 164,729 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 157,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 145,873 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly split

Pass 30 May 2020 137,887 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 125,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,051 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,533 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 113,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 93,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 73,477 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 56,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn outer edges

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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GX09 FJO 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 93.8%.

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 GX09 FJO, 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 GX09 FJO registered?

GX09 FJO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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