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OY09 XPL

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,151 mi
Last recorded145,151 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 XPL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 142,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 140,413 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gas struts for tailgate inoperative

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning @ 50% (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush - Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush - Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 131,137 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Doubles as the day running light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush - Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush - Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,279 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BRAKE REACTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,279 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BRAKE REACTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower play in ball joint

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 112,352 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower play in ball joint

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 95,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,189 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,003 miles

slight wear ridge all brake discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges (not in measured area)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,743 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats ( third row ) not in use

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,585 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on outer edge

Advise nearside front damaged outer rim

Advise rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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OY09 XPL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY09 XPL, 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 OY09 XPL registered?

OY09 XPL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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