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L5 AVV

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,385 mi
Last recorded95,385 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 AVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 95,385 miles

Nearside washer jet weak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 95,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet weak

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

Pass 6 May 2025 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside washer jet weak

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 92,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside washer jet weak

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 88,138 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 88,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,707 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 66,557 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 57,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 50,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 31,878 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,513 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some componets

undertrays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 15,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 12,930 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 9,000 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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L5 AVV 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 71.4%.

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 L5 AVV, 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 L5 AVV registered?

L5 AVV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is L5 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 AVV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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