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M99 VEN

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,400 mi
Last recorded163,400 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 VEN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 163,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 150,763 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 141,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 130,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,537 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 110,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,088 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,609 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,569 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 59,569 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bold on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,853 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 50,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/SIDE INNER TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,262 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,250 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M99 VEN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M99 VEN, 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 M99 VEN registered?

M99 VEN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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