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S31 HYN

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,052 mi
Last recorded129,052 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 HYN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 129,052 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers on starts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tapped on (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis-colored (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2025 129,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,065 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,712 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,502 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,938 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,316 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,211 miles

Centre Rear brake bulb inop

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and 3mm

emissions too clean to be detected

oil leaks from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,210 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear brake bulb inop

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and 3mm

emissions too clean to be detected

oil leaks from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil on minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has oil leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2014 52,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,431 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HYN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S31 HYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 HYN registered?

S31 HYN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is S31 HYN safe to buy?

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