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NO52 SAM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,718 mi
Last recorded97,718 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO52 SAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 97,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 93,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 93,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened been split also boot insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very thin sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective brightness reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective brightness reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,921 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 88,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,174 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 77,136 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2021 73,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,372 miles

Nearside Rear isofix child seat fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,492 miles

underpanels fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,861 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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NO52 SAM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NO52 SAM, 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 NO52 SAM registered?

NO52 SAM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 13 January 2009.

Is NO52 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NO52 SAM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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