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NFZ 8147

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,150 mi
Last recorded156,150 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 8147
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 156,150 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 151,461 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash but no faults found on braking system during inspection

Build up of grease around n/s rear outer cv joint

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side components

Fail 14 May 2024 151,461 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash but no faults found on braking system during inspection

Build up of grease around n/s rear outer cv joint

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 128,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 315/35 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 128,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 315/35 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 105,760 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 105,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,722 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 91,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 64,494 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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NFZ 8147 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 NFZ 8147, 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 NFZ 8147 registered?

NFZ 8147 is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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