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PA55 HEV

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,574 mi
Last recorded146,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 HEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 137,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,412 miles

Rear suspension very rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,720 miles

Rear underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,618 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 120,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,580 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 97,462 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,508 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on outside edge (275/40/20)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 60,506 miles

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

Both Front Tyres worn on outside edge (275/40/20)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,271 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 35,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,531 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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PA55 HEV 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 PA55 HEV, 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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PA55 HEV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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