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L555 MHY

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 MHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,690 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,292 miles

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

both rear suspension air bags deteriorated

both rear tyres worn smooth on the inner edges x2

Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,691 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 96,691 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,856 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,375 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,369 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 62,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 55,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,388 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 23 Apr 2014 42,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 22 May 2013 35,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,280 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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L555 MHY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver 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 L555 MHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L555 MHY registered?

L555 MHY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is L555 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 MHY 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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