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P88 KST

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,813 mi
Last recorded178,813 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 KST
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 178,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 178,806 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed EML and running badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe Incorrect locking device fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Incorrect locking device fitted and has splayed the track rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Steering system excessively rough when turning to the right lock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2025 173,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 165,720 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 161,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 157,822 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 154,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,806 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 142,805 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 136,942 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside side step damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 135,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower side step damaged

offside & nearside rear tyres inner walls worn may have been run flat

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,846 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 123,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 40 20 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 314 30 20 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,205 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,873 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 70,873 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,364 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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P88 KST is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P88 KST, 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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P88 KST is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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