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PL09 FMX

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,446 mi
Last recorded160,446 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 160,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 152,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 152,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 147,807 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 147,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 142,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 141,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque , no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque , no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 133,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

No emission reading was produced due to low revs

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,911 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 124,531 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,213 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

headlamp washer system is inoperative.

offside rear tyre has worn bald on its inside edge.

rear differential has a misting of oil.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 100,213 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

headlamp washer system is inoperative.

offside rear tyre has worn bald on its inside edge.

rear differential has a misting of oil.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,152 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread.

Fail 28 May 2016 69,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear seat belts not fully tested.seats not fitted.

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread.

Pass 11 May 2015 52,145 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 48,533 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 44,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,251 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 19,223 miles

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

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

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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PL09 FMX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL09 FMX, 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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PL09 FMX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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