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S2 JRV

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,649 mi
Last recorded165,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 JRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 165,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 165,649 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 158,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,086 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 136,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 136,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner CV joint is leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,933 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 119,933 miles

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

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

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

both front brake back plates insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 108,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake discs worn

Secondary bonnet safety catch stiff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,773 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 74,773 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,768 miles

Front discs worn

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 65,768 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs worn

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,344 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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S2 JRV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S2 JRV, 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 S2 JRV registered?

S2 JRV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is S2 JRV safe to buy?

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