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R70 WXM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,127 mi
Last recorded81,127 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 WXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,051 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 64,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,622 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,571 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,841 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,033 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 35,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,224 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 34,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,991 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,991 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades smearing

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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R70 WXM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R70 WXM, 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

How do I check the history of R70 WXM?

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What year was R70 WXM registered?

R70 WXM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is R70 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 WXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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