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KB55 MON

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,543 mi
Last recorded157,543 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 MON
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 157,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 142,059 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,859 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 8 Nov 2022 116,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,647 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner and outer edges

the offside rear tyre has a large cut in the central tread

Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads are getting low

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,317 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,167 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge. Recommend renewal.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 64,167 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge. Recommend renewal.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,547 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,982 miles

front brake pads slightly low

front registration plate slightly discoloured

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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KB55 MON is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KB55 MON, 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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KB55 MON is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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