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S5 KFA

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,192 mi
Last recorded125,192 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 KFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,192 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SUBFRAME BUSHERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 125,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SUBFRAME BUSHERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 115,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,415 miles

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

trigger point not met

Fail 17 Sep 2018 58,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

trigger point not met

Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,056 miles

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

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

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,534 miles

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 50,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,071 miles

n/s tailgate light inop

Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,105 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,415 miles

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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S5 KFA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S5 KFA, 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 S5 KFA registered?

S5 KFA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is S5 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 KFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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