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LL09 VAV

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,739 mi
Last recorded177,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 177,739 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 177,739 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 163,674 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 163,674 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 151,253 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 151,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 136,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 130,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 129,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,547 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perished

small oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,235 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,460 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 57,460 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,586 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,518 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,518 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 27,723 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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LL09 VAV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LL09 VAV, 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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LL09 VAV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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