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LD09 GJX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,131 mi
Last recorded167,131 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 167,131 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 154,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 153,552 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 153,550 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 142,305 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 142,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,484 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both. (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pad,s both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pad,s both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,005 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,400 miles

all tyres wearing out from both edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread.

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,277 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread.

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 20,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 20,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 17,284 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn from inner edge

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from outer edge

Pass 29 May 2012 14,659 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly wearing from inner edge

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 GJX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LD09 GJX, 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 LD09 GJX registered?

LD09 GJX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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