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NBB 73

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,475 mi
Last recorded114,475 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBB 73
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 111,150 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 18 Mar 2024 111,130 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,912 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 100,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Position lights not working. (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,466 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner tread

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,429 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,429 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

offside rear tyre badly worn inside edge

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,322 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,728 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,865 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NBB 73 is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBB 73, 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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NBB 73 is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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