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LR09 KYG

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,529 mi
Last recorded152,529 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 KYG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 152,529 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 142,306 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 142,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 134,765 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 134,765 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 128,735 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 128,484 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 117,117 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 105,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,681 miles

Front washers weak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low topped up 1 1/2 ltr oil

handbrake button worn

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

engine oil below min 2 1/2ltrs oil toped up

hand brake button worn

Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

due to tyres did not carry out brake test

engine oil below min 2 1/2ltrs oil toped up

hand brake button worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,561 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Rear stop lamp not working. Vehicle using alternate lamp.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,561 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear stop lamp not working. Vehicle using alternate lamp.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,003 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,003 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,798 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,588 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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LR09 KYG 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 65%.

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 LR09 KYG, 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 LR09 KYG registered?

LR09 KYG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is LR09 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 KYG shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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