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M66 ULA

2009 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,053 mi
Last recorded46,053 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 ULA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 46,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 46,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BALD outer edge WORN inner and perished through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Also BALD outer edge WORN inner and perished through tread area ()

Fail 10 Sep 2024 39,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BALD outer edge WORN inner and perished through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Also BALD outer edge WORN inner and perished through tread area ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm *strut to x-x member) Forward bush splitting/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm *strut to x-x member) Forward bush splitting/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 32,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 32,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 25,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 23,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 21,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 18,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 14,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,001 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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M66 ULA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M66 ULA, 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 M66 ULA registered?

M66 ULA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is M66 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 ULA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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