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RO09 HBJ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,146 mi
Last recorded178,146 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 HBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 178,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 171,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 156,678 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 154,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 135,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,833 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,455 miles

Both front Tyres inner edges are worn.

Offside Front headlamp out put poor

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,085 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge worn

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp light output poor

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front lower front arm outter ball joint has slight movement

Fail 7 Mar 2015 71,723 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front lower front arm outter ball joint has slight movement

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2012 35,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HBJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO09 HBJ, 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 RO09 HBJ registered?

RO09 HBJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is RO09 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 HBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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