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S40 DNC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 144,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated and loose

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 124,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,451 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 5 Oct 2021 107,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,552 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,193 miles

Nearside Rear has been repaired

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,905 miles

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Sep 2017 76,799 miles

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

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,983 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,975 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,219 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 50,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre bald on inside 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 DNC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S40 DNC, 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 DNC registered?

S40 DNC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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