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RV09 UWH

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,954 mi
Last recorded120,954 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 UWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 120,954 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 120,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 117,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre near on edge

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,530 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit dunlop 315/35R20 110W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit dunlop 315/35R20 110W (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 275/40R20 106W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,014 miles

Emissions to low to record a reading

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,221 miles

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

noise on nearside front suspension

Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

noise on nearside front suspension

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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RV09 UWH is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV09 UWH, 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 RV09 UWH registered?

RV09 UWH is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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