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PX09 SBY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,445 mi
Last recorded166,445 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 SBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 166,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 166,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 155,345 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer slightly oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

low on oil

Fail 10 Apr 2025 155,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall bulge marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer slightly oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

low on oil

Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,264 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 147,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 135,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 135,985 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 131,356 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Unable to readily/fully view all testable items.

Fail 6 Apr 2022 131,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area. Note: Worn below limits also. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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 Inner sidewall. Note: also worn below limits. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Stop lights obviously not working as intended.

Unable to readily/fully view all testable items.

Pass 13 Apr 2021 120,677 miles

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

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

undretrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,418 miles

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

Nearside Front The washer jet works but not 100%

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges slightly worn (275/40/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,182 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 115,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 112,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,112 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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PX09 SBY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX09 SBY, 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 PX09 SBY registered?

PX09 SBY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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