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PY09 BKL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,684 mi
Last recorded189,684 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BKL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 189,684 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 189,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 171,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 153,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 131,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,571 miles

Under-trays fitted.

o/s/f & n/s/r road wheels have been welded.

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

n/s /rear wheel rim welded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,477 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 46,642 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 46,642 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 31 Dec 2013 34,031 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 34,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,722 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 16,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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PY09 BKL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY09 BKL, 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 PY09 BKL registered?

PY09 BKL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is PY09 BKL safe to buy?

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