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LJ09 LCM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,199 mi
Last recorded146,199 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,199 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 146,162 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 135,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 135,006 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror glass defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 127,289 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 127,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 118,891 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2018 118,891 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,221 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,571 miles

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

play in offside front antiroll bar area, unable to accurately locate worn component

Fail 25 May 2016 93,571 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

play in offside front antiroll bar area, unable to accurately locate worn component

Pass 21 May 2015 88,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 82,737 miles

*** STRONG ADVISE-o/s/rear tyre bald inner edge***

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs slightly pitted

n/s/front tyre near bald outer edge

Pass 17 May 2013 57,143 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2012 35,444 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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LJ09 LCM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ09 LCM, 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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LJ09 LCM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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