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PL51 LEW

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,179 mi
Last recorded165,179 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LEW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 165,179 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 159,884 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 159,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 155,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,107 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 125,345 miles

plastic covers

Pass 16 May 2019 111,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 111,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 100,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 89,205 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 69,511 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r - seat belt not checked

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 63,305 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,946 miles

Nearside Front 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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PL51 LEW is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PL51 LEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL51 LEW registered?

PL51 LEW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is PL51 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 LEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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