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L22 POT

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 POT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 81,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,167 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 71,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,847 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,270 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,738 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,746 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,369 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,369 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,652 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS A CRACK JUST ABOVE THE LOWER SHADE BAND BUT DOES NOT AFFECT THE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 10 Oct 2013 47,652 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

WINDSCREEN HAS A CRACK JUST ABOVE THE LOWER SHADE BAND BUT DOES NOT AFFECT THE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 10 Oct 2013 47,652 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,969 miles

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

Washers weak

Large crack at lower edge of windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Oct 2012 34,969 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Large crack at lower edge of windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

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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L22 POT is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 L22 POT, 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 L22 POT registered?

L22 POT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is L22 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 POT 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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