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K40 SDW

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,263 mi
Last recorded131,263 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 SDW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 131,263 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 131,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 124,834 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 120,169 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 113,644 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 109,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 101,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,986 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 93,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,982 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 89,982 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,757 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,853 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,853 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,490 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,270 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K40 SDW is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K40 SDW, 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 K40 SDW registered?

K40 SDW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is K40 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 SDW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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