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RA54 BEE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,554 mi
Last recorded141,554 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 BEE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 141,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 133,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 127,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 119,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 111,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,325 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,894 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 275/40R20 runflat

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAIL IN TYRE

Oil leak differential

Under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped/worn on the inside

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,330 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,442 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RA54 BEE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA54 BEE, 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

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What year was RA54 BEE registered?

RA54 BEE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is RA54 BEE safe to buy?

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