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M17 TXL

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,395 mi
Last recorded103,395 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,171 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,292 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,867 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre is wearing from outside (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil too low needs top up

Fail 28 Sep 2018 69,867 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre is wearing from outside (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil too low needs top up

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,811 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,739 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,060 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,097 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,262 miles

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

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

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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M17 TXL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M17 TXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 TXL registered?

M17 TXL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is M17 TXL safe to buy?

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