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L40 MPM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,397 mi
Last recorded160,397 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MPM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 160,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hydro bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 160,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hydro bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 143,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Cv boot perishing

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,347 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm hydro bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 124,347 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm hydro bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts edges wearing, 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 107,403 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts edges wearing, 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,334 miles

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

Front sidelights are odd LED/Normal bulb

Nearside and offside inner (LED) sidelights are not working

Nearside dipped beam is dim

Nearside washer jet is blocked

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear child seats fitted

Windscreen is damaged but not effecting drivers view

Fail 9 Oct 2020 85,334 miles

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

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

Front sidelights are odd LED/Normal bulb

Nearside and offside inner (LED) sidelights are not working

Nearside dipped beam is dim

Nearside washer jet is blocked

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear child seats fitted

Windscreen is damaged but not effecting drivers view

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,503 miles

Rear N/S+O/S tyres worn inner outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,871 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread area low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,138 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear n.plate partially insecued

rear tyres bald inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,313 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear n.plate partially insecued

rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to carry out inspection of seat belt due to child seat

Fail 29 Sep 2015 37,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to carry out inspection of seat belt due to child seat

Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,940 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 20,876 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 20,876 miles

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

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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L40 MPM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L40 MPM, 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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L40 MPM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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