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S31 DSH

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,488 mi
Last recorded158,488 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 DSH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 158,488 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 158,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 151,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 141,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 131,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,635 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,255 miles

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

both front tyre outer edges worn smooth

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,713 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 88,713 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,527 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 68,527 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,461 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,052 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers becoming poor.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,854 miles

front wipers becoming poor.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,632 miles

o/s/ & n/s rear tyres have slight inner shoulder wear (no cords showing)

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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S31 DSH is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver 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 S31 DSH, 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 S31 DSH registered?

S31 DSH is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is S31 DSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 DSH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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