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PJ09 VJG

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,952 mi
Last recorded77,952 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 72,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,343 miles

hand brake switch loose

Fail 29 Jul 2022 56,312 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hand brake switch loose

Pass 28 Aug 2021 53,930 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,934 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,127 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,028 miles

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,600 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven and cuts in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,733 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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PJ09 VJG is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ09 VJG, 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 PJ09 VJG registered?

PJ09 VJG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ09 VJG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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