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PJ09 VWX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,495 mi
Last recorded140,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 140,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp Washer Missing at Time of Test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Perishing on Rear Suspension Airbags

Undertrays Fitted at Time of Test Obscuring Some Components

Fail 9 Jun 2020 140,452 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp Washer Missing at Time of Test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Perishing on Rear Suspension Airbags

Undertrays Fitted at Time of Test Obscuring Some Components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,919 miles

Nearside headlamp washer missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight cracking/perishing around both rear suspension airbags

Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,919 miles

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

Nearside headlamp washer missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight cracking/perishing around both rear suspension airbags

Fail 9 Jul 2018 117,034 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bags perishing and cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

head light washers one missing

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,558 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 54,558 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VWX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ09 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

PJ09 VWX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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