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OU09 GMF

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,181 mi
Last recorded99,181 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 GMF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 99,181 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp bulb slightly dim

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,331 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2024 90,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,373 miles

Advise rear tyres cracking in tread edges

Advise rear tyres cracking in tread edges

Advise slight inner edge wear to all tyres

Fail 5 Dec 2022 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear tyres cracking in tread edges

Advise rear tyres cracking in tread edges

Advise slight inner edge wear to all tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,193 miles

Advise all tyres wearing inner and outer edge's and cracking in treads and 4mm tread depth

Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,810 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,232 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 57,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,481 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,481 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nsf tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,748 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,005 miles

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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OU09 GMF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU09 GMF, 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 OU09 GMF registered?

OU09 GMF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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