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L4 LXM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 LXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 128,716 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner sidewall damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and outer sidewall damaged ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 128,716 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner sidewall damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and outer sidewall damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 127,442 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 127,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 127,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres have nails in them

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 122,349 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 122,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,650 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower, rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,918 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and nail in tread areas

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,373 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2019 89,425 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,189 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 55,188 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,032 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 17,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L4 LXM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L4 LXM, 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 L4 LXM registered?

L4 LXM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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