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K1 EYU

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 EYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 117,892 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 225,210 miles

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,879 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 223,838 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 221,809 miles

General corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 218,867 miles

Nearside Front spot light inoperative

Offside Front steering boot deteriorated

prop bearing deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 210,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine has slight leak of oil

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 208,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 77,742 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 206,347 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 206,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 202,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 202,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,850 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 192,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,403 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 189,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 174,825 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 28,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 163,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 160,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 160,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 154,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 148,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 148,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 141,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 141,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE;FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Sep 2007 134,653 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 134,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 128,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 123,388 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on 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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K1 EYU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

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 K1 EYU, 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 K1 EYU registered?

K1 EYU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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