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OU09 JWC

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,288 mi
Last recorded171,288 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 JWC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 171,288 miles

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 10 Aug 2024 164,431 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 164,252 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 154,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,541 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))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 138,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 124,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 108,643 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

oil leaks visible

Fail 25 Feb 2017 108,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaks visible

Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,736 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,321 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,092 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 JWC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWC, 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 JWC registered?

OU09 JWC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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