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R29 ROG

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,388 mi
Last recorded113,388 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ROG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,388 miles

All rear brake pipes ferrules and metal parts of brake flexi hoses are corroded but not excessively at time of inspection

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 113,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper blade condition has not been checked (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front lens are deteriorated/frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Led type lamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All rear brake pipes ferrules and metal parts of brake flexi hoses are corroded but not excessively at time of inspection

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 111,090 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner and outer edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe ferrules at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 111,085 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear outer ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner and outer edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe ferrules at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected as intended

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 107,636 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 107,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,899 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 8 Nov 2018 81,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear car seat fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,408 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 69,305 miles

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

Rear o/s & n/s tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2016 69,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear o/s & n/s tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,923 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer tread strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,803 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers obscuring view of outer sills

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,341 miles

lhr tyre bold at inner edge, almost at cords

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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R29 ROG is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R29 ROG, 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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R29 ROG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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