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L500 HEC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,728 mi
Last recorded157,728 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 HEC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 157,728 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres centre tread on wear bars 2-3mm

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 157,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres centre tread on wear bars 2-3mm

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 141,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 129,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position lamp in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 118,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock absorber leaking also (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on furthest forward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 104,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 4 cracks in wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 79,912 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDS fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,473 miles

Offside Front tyre cutting out

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,192 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,832 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 33,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,431 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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L500 HEC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L500 HEC, 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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L500 HEC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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