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S777 SLY

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,183 mi
Last recorded161,183 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 SLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 161,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noise from shock absorber internally (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 153,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 145,845 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 145,561 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated SWITCH INSECURE (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,371 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,428 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,350 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 91,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nsr Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Osr Tyre Worn On Inner

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,438 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,471 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,056 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,098 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

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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S777 SLY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc 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 S777 SLY, 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 S777 SLY registered?

S777 SLY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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