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N9 NHU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 NHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 112,738 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 112,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 107,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 87,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,303 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection.

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has minor damage.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover's fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured crack on inner rim. (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover's fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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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N9 NHU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N9 NHU, 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

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What year was N9 NHU registered?

N9 NHU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is N9 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 NHU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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