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M12 LWA

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 LWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 108,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 100,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,979 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 90,973 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,242 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2020 71,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,640 miles

both front suspension lower front arms have movement in the bush

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear diff has a oil leak

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen wiper poor

Fail 19 Nov 2019 69,640 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front suspension lower front arms have movement in the bush

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear diff has a oil leak

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,718 miles

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen washers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,954 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,190 miles

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 7 Nov 2016 51,185 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 21 Nov 2015 40,146 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,165 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

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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M12 LWA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 M12 LWA, 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 M12 LWA registered?

M12 LWA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is M12 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 LWA 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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