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JAY 261L

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 261L
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 112,800 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2024 107,595 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,383 miles

N/S/F brake sticking slightly

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,699 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 75,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,257 miles

both rear tyres on limit 315/35/20

Fail 27 Apr 2019 59,256 miles

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

both rear tyres on limit 315/35/20

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,536 miles

both front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2017 35,523 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 35,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,692 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,692 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 20,923 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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JAY 261L is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 JAY 261L, 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 JAY 261L registered?

JAY 261L is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is JAY 261L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 261L 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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