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S29 PSG

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,205 mi
Last recorded171,205 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 PSG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 171,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 164,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 153,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 141,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 128,266 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 110,201 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,136 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 97,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 78,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended traction control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended traction control arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,433 miles

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

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

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and some cuts in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,607 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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S29 PSG is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S29 PSG, 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 S29 PSG registered?

S29 PSG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is S29 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 PSG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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