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LX09 ZZT

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

169,181 mi
Last recorded169,181 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 ZZT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 169,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside excessively covered in underseal - Underside also excessively corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 169,020 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside excessively covered in underseal - Underside also excessively corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 160,132 miles

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

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2025 160,132 miles

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

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

undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Feb 2025 160,023 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 151,693 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 22 Mar 2024 151,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,420 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Fail 27 Mar 2023 142,420 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 122,844 miles

Cross-member under transmission very corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 116,455 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 106,126 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,449 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,449 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2017 83,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,984 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,984 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,972 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,529 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,741 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,740 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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LX09 ZZT is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LX09 ZZT, 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 LX09 ZZT registered?

LX09 ZZT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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