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LJ09 LGK

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 LGK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 121,527 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 121,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,097 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights slightly faulty (possible circuit board) (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 78,821 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,423 miles

oil around engine

plastic under trays fitted

offside plastic under tray damaged

both front tyres wearing to outer edges

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,486 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,660 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,151 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,145 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,181 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 LGK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LGK, 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 LJ09 LGK registered?

LJ09 LGK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 LGK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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