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SA51 POW

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,786 mi
Last recorded157,786 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 POW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 157,786 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 157,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 150,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undrtrays

Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,609 miles

undertrays fitted inspection limited

Pass 22 Apr 2023 140,508 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2022 135,091 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 135,091 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 127,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,332 miles

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 21 Jan 2019 115,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,399 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 110,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,972 miles

osr foglamp inop

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,576 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,615 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,615 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall and tread blocks

Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,962 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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SA51 POW is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SA51 POW, 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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SA51 POW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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