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KL05 KES

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,306 mi
Last recorded113,306 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 KES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 113,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 107,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2023 100,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,930 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 87,930 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear plate lettering incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,091 miles

Both rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 14 Dec 2019 73,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 66,991 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,991 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,297 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

emissions, undetected peak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 49,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

emissions, undetected peak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,277 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 23,225 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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KL05 KES 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 73.7%.

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 KL05 KES, 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 KL05 KES registered?

KL05 KES is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is KL05 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL05 KES shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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