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GY09 FNU

2009 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,804 mi
Last recorded153,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 FNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 153,804 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 153,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 151,887 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 151,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 149,850 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 149,850 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

front fog lamp and tell tale not working

headlamp switch not working correctly

Pass 19 Jun 2023 147,854 miles

Rear brake pipe ferrels corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2022 146,614 miles

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

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

part of brake back plate loose nearside front

Fail 24 Jun 2022 146,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

part of brake back plate loose nearside front

Pass 18 Jun 2021 145,315 miles

Slight exhaust blow on Centre and rear exhaust box

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2020 141,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,357 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,976 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats unable to test adult belts

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 65,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,386 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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GY09 FNU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY09 FNU, 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 GY09 FNU registered?

GY09 FNU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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