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L123 GLJ

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,818 mi
Last recorded103,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 GLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 103,818 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 103,735 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 90,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,781 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,047 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 72,047 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,959 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,060 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,364 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L123 GLJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L123 GLJ, 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 L123 GLJ registered?

L123 GLJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is L123 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 GLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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