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L17 SVS

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 SVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 171,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 158,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 84,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,374 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,610 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 74,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,189 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

both sides front tyres worn on outside edges

emissions very low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,835 miles

Brakes Advisories:RBT Park Brake Efficency:16%

Offside Parking Brake: parking brake efficency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.B.7]

both sides front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,742 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,916 miles

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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L17 SVS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L17 SVS, 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 L17 SVS registered?

L17 SVS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is L17 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 SVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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