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M6 ODU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,299 mi
Last recorded191,299 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 ODU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 191,299 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 190,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 178,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 166,487 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 166,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 144,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

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

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

bulb warning on dash but all lights working OK (led lights fitted)

slight leak on rear axle

Fail 2 Oct 2018 122,951 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear differntial leaking (onto exhaust system)

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2017 106,541 miles

offside front position lamp dim

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,952 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,952 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,499 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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M6 ODU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M6 ODU, 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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M6 ODU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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