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RO09 AVW

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,132 mi
Last recorded172,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 AVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 172,132 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STRONG advice (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 172,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside D.R.L not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STRONG advice (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 139,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,091 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 134,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,965 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 133,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 126,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,083 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,080 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,784 miles

Damage to offside front wing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RO09 AVW is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RO09 AVW, 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 RO09 AVW registered?

RO09 AVW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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