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RO09 HFL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,920 mi
Last recorded168,920 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 HFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 168,920 miles

Lower under vehicle covers / trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2024 163,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 157,121 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 157,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 148,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,462 miles

Light stonechip damage in zone"A".

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

Nearside front upper windscreen has a large crack but at present outside of the swept area.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,327 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light stonechip damage in zone"A".

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

Nearside front upper windscreen has a large crack but at present outside of the swept area.

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

Tyre size:285-45-19.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts in the tread.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,548 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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RO09 HFL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

RO09 HFL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is RO09 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 HFL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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