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LR02 SON

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,460 mi
Last recorded154,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 SON
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 154,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 147,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 141,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 138,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 132,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,729 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,502 miles

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

nearside rear inner tyre wall deteriorating

offside rear inner tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,276 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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LR02 SON is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR02 SON, 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 LR02 SON registered?

LR02 SON is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is LR02 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR02 SON shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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