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RJ09 NLC

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,039 mi
Last recorded165,039 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 NLC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 165,039 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 154,126 miles

engine misfiring

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 154,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine misfiring

Pass 20 Nov 2023 145,425 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 133,212 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 129,284 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,976 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 109,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 109,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,497 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn outer edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,908 miles

advise rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

strong advise front tyres worn/wearing on the edges worse on the outside

Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,908 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

advise rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

strong advise front tyres worn/wearing on the edges worse on the outside

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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RJ09 NLC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ09 NLC, 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 RJ09 NLC registered?

RJ09 NLC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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