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R17 FLX

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 FLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 156,347 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 144,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 140,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,387 miles

engine covers and undertray are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,231 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,441 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 129,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn metal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 124,957 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (315.35.R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 124,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (315.35.R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides tyres worn on side edges inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,987 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly worn on inner thread edges

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,947 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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R17 FLX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R17 FLX, 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 R17 FLX registered?

R17 FLX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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