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M30 RKV

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,038 mi
Last recorded149,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 RKV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,038 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower track control arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 144,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 141,903 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 137,168 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 137,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shocker arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 134,677 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,468 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 129,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 123,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,062 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

Fail 20 Dec 2017 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

Fail 21 Jul 2017 111,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,939 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 90,885 miles

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

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2013 54,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,898 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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M30 RKV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M30 RKV, 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 M30 RKV registered?

M30 RKV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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