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L11 NYU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,132 mi
Last recorded157,132 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 NYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,132 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 142,798 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 142,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 126,710 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 126,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall (not to cords at time of test)

Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall (not to cords at time of test)

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,169 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,116 miles

n/s/f headlamp damaged

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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L11 NYU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 L11 NYU, 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 L11 NYU registered?

L11 NYU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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