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LG09 CTZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,695 mi
Last recorded102,695 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 CTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away and stuff in the boot

handbrake button is loose

Fail 27 Aug 2025 102,695 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear seats 3rd row have been folded away and stuff in the boot

handbrake button is loose

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge

handbrake lever button is loose

Fail 13 Aug 2024 95,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 325/30r21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge

handbrake lever button is loose

Pass 6 Jul 2023 87,648 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

RECALL NOTICE

Fail 30 Jun 2023 87,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

RECALL NOTICE

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,588 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,588 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak and oil level low

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT and offside rear tyres small cuts outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR tyres worn inner edges ( out of shape ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,089 miles

Nearside Rear fog light faulty

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,356 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LG09 CTZ 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 LG09 CTZ, 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 LG09 CTZ registered?

LG09 CTZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is LG09 CTZ safe to buy?

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