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PF09 VGK

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 VGK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 137,201 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 137,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,388 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 123,382 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,168 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 104,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 80,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,859 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,640 miles

n/s/r inner tail lamp inop

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,227 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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PF09 VGK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF09 VGK, 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 PF09 VGK registered?

PF09 VGK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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