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RE09 ZPM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,881 mi
Last recorded181,881 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ZPM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 181,881 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2026 181,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected bar seized (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2025 178,505 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 174,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 171,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear air bellows perishing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 168,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear seat belts not checked, seats folded down

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2021 163,848 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2021 163,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft joint leaking grease

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 156,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 16 May 2019 143,452 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Offside Front Upper Has stone chips in zone A does not affect drivers view

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 16 May 2019 143,452 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Has stone chips in zone A does not affect drivers view

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 24 May 2018 126,682 miles

Centre exhaust box is slightly leaking

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 23 May 2018 126,677 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Centre exhaust box is slightly leaking

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 May 2017 112,011 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 97,555 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 May 2015 85,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake reaction bushes are soft

front brake pads low

Fail 5 May 2015 84,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads getting low

snow tyres fitted

Pass 9 May 2014 70,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,877 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to undewr side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RE09 ZPM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE09 ZPM, 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 RE09 ZPM registered?

RE09 ZPM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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