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RY55 TOD

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,131 mi
Last recorded155,131 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 TOD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 155,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 148,276 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 148,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

DPF light on

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 139,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,074 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,738 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Pass 14 May 2020 106,760 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 101,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear belts ()

Pass 19 May 2018 97,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,942 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,113 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,542 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 65,912 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,199 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R wheel has been repaired in 3 places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 51,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Both front tyre wearin on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R wheel has been repaired in 3 places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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RY55 TOD is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY55 TOD, 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 RY55 TOD registered?

RY55 TOD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is RY55 TOD safe to buy?

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