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N88 FEV

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 FEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,935 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch lever broken (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S lower section chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,903 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,255 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,043 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 80,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,867 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 73,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,212 miles

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

rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Fail 11 Mar 2021 67,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres badly worn edges

rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,910 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 60,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,745 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 43,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,709 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 10,411 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 10,367 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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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N88 FEV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N88 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N88 FEV?

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What year was N88 FEV registered?

N88 FEV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is N88 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 FEV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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