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M16 GUJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,557 mi
Last recorded161,557 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 GUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 161,557 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 160,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 154,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 144,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 130,618 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 125,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 118,915 miles

Covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain components

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,089 miles

Covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain components

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 102,026 miles

Oil leak

Rear both sides tyres heavily worn on inner edge advise replace 285.45.19

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,156 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,417 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 28,415 miles

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

damage to front screen.

front tyres badly worn on edges and close to limit.

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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M16 GUJ 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 78.9%.

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 M16 GUJ, 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 M16 GUJ registered?

M16 GUJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is M16 GUJ safe to buy?

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