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H17 RWJ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,506 mi
Last recorded162,506 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 162,506 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 157,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,946 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,340 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,183 miles

Nearside Front tread wearing on edges of tyre

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx. 3.0mm - tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 3.0mm - tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,782 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,342 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,349 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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H17 RWJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 H17 RWJ, 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 H17 RWJ registered?

H17 RWJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for H17 RWJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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