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S20 DXL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,691 mi
Last recorded97,691 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 DXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,691 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,984 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,159 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 87,159 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,299 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 82,299 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,599 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 76,599 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 72,097 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,395 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 68,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,811 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation of brake effort and very slight bind noted (3.7.B.3)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,306 miles

Front reg cracked

Nearside Front Cut to side wall of tyre no cords showing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak At engine ()

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2016 58,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front reg cracked

Nearside Front Cut to side wall of tyre no cords showing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak At engine ()

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,980 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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S20 DXL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 S20 DXL, 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 S20 DXL registered?

S20 DXL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is S20 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 DXL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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