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LD09 BFJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,312 mi
Last recorded165,312 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 BFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 165,312 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 153,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 145,446 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 140,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 132,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 128,467 miles

Clicking noise from underneath need more investigation.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (F/F) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 128,467 miles

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

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

Clicking noise from underneath need more investigation.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (F/F) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,576 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,987 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension brake reaction arm inner bushes perishing.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,655 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Slight play in nearside front brake reaction arm inner bush.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in nearside front brake reaction arm inner bush.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,467 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Nail in inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension brake reaction arm bushes.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,540 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Slight to moderate play in nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,576 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower rear ball joints.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,576 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower rear ball joints.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,338 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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LD09 BFJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD09 BFJ, 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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LD09 BFJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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