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SH09 RTU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,176 mi
Last recorded187,176 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 RTU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 187,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 187,167 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 184,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 169,706 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 167,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 162,609 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 162,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 145,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2013 101,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,438 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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SH09 RTU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH09 RTU, 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 SH09 RTU registered?

SH09 RTU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SH09 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 RTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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