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R9 FCP

2021 BMW X5

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,424 mi
Last recorded88,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW X536,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 FCP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 192,802 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 176,092 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 132,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy lock to lock

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 118,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,606 miles

offside headlamp washer leaking

damage to nsf outer tyre sidewall

nsr rear reflector damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2019 111,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

damage to nsf outer tyre sidewall

nsr rear reflector damaged

offside headlamp washer leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,429 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,611 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut/damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut/damaged but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,110 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,682 miles

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

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

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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R9 FCP is a 2021 BMW X5 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2021 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 36,850 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 R9 FCP, 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 5 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R9 FCP is a 2021 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2021.

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