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NU09 ELX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,843 mi
Last recorded118,843 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 ELX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 118,843 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 101,476 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 96,339 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 96,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 106w bridgestone dueler (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 88,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 315/35/20 110w bridgestone dueler (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 106w bridgestone dueler (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,651 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,227 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,427 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,772 miles

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,077 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 42,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,121 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NU09 ELX 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 71.4%.

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 NU09 ELX, 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 NU09 ELX registered?

NU09 ELX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is NU09 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU09 ELX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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