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LH09 AHU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,622 mi
Last recorded169,622 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH09 AHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 169,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 166,124 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 166,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 161,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 156,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 156,884 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 151,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 145,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2020 140,932 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 140,932 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 135,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 131,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 123,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 116,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 116,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tred (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tred on limites (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 83,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 67,038 miles

emishions to low to register on machine

Pass 16 May 2012 51,479 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 51,473 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn 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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LH09 AHU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LH09 AHU, 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 LH09 AHU registered?

LH09 AHU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is LH09 AHU safe to buy?

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