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N66 PAP

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,306 mi
Last recorded136,306 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 PAP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 136,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,027 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,922 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Bias Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Bias Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 87,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Bias Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Bias Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,536 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw

Fail 24 Aug 2020 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,334 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on the edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,327 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,417 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,475 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 45,475 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 36,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,272 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

O/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

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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N66 PAP is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N66 PAP, 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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N66 PAP is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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