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K2 KAB

2009 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,044 mi
Last recorded80,044 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 KAB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,044 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,865 miles

head light adjuster works in reverse i.e 3 high 0 low

Fail 30 Aug 2023 66,848 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

head light adjuster works in reverse i.e 3 high 0 low

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,017 miles

Headlight leveling works backwards

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 61,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlight leveling works backwards

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,667 miles

Headlight levelling switch works backwards

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,637 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 43,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,775 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 12,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 11,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,763 miles

The dash mounted control for headlamp adjusters works the wrong way round. IE position 0 is the lowest headlamp setting

Fail 22 Nov 2012 9,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The dash mounted control for headlamp adjusters works the wrong way round. IE position 0 is the lowest headlamp setting

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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K2 KAB is a 2009 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K2 KAB, 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 K2 KAB registered?

K2 KAB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is K2 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 KAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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