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S40 BJR

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,832 mi
Last recorded143,832 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 BJR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 143,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 136,746 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 136,746 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 128,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 123,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,537 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2019 95,917 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 4 Sep 2019 95,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,764 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,523 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,745 miles

hand brake effort only just reaches required efficiency

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

hand brake effort only just reaches required efficiency

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

n/s/r tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,135 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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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S40 BJR is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S40 BJR, 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 S40 BJR registered?

S40 BJR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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