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PL09 GBE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,107 mi
Last recorded157,107 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 GBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 157,107 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2021 157,107 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad sensor light on dash rear

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2020 147,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 138,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,853 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 68,310 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,011 miles

0/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 56,011 miles

0/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,766 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 28,359 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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PL09 GBE 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 76.9%.

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 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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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