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RD55 LAN

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,411 mi
Last recorded105,411 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD55 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,411 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,487 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,241 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 85,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,970 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2019 68,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 64,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,785 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,464 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,895 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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RD55 LAN 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 73.7%.

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 RD55 LAN, 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 RD55 LAN registered?

RD55 LAN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is RD55 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD55 LAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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