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OU09 WXK

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,219 mi
Last recorded111,219 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 111,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2024 111,163 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 111,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tested under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tested under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,482 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 95,452 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,211 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,748 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,532 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 53,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WXK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 OU09 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

OU09 WXK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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