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M21 MSF

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,983 mi
Last recorded143,983 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 MSF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 143,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,709 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 131,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,093 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 107,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 80,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M21 MSF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M21 MSF, 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 M21 MSF registered?

M21 MSF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is M21 MSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 MSF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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