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PL04 OWL

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests38 (34 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 OWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

34 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,603 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 156,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 121,227 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 121,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 152,092 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacing recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 144,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,001 miles

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,166 miles

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,310 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 82,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,838 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,759 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 114,199 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,995 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 86,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,081 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,679 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,886 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel.

offside headlamp bracket broken.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,348 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,504 miles

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

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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PL04 OWL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PL04 OWL, 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 PL04 OWL registered?

PL04 OWL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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