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RS57 RKS

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,218 mi
Last recorded103,218 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS57 RKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,218 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (rear track control arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,702 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,170 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,387 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 80,387 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,276 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Nearside Rear tyre wall has chunk out but not showing ply/cord.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Nearside Rear tyre wall has chunk out but not showing ply/cord.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,113 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,319 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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RS57 RKS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RS57 RKS, 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 RS57 RKS registered?

RS57 RKS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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