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SA09 FTY

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,088 mi
Last recorded177,088 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 177,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 170,094 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 155,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 144,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,729 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 131,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 102,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,418 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 77,293 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 70,285 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 70,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

off side rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear anti roll linkage some wear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 23,664 miles

Front 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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SA09 FTY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA09 FTY, 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 SA09 FTY registered?

SA09 FTY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SA09 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA09 FTY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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