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SK09 SFE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,723 mi
Last recorded112,723 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 SFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 175,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 170,570 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 170,570 miles

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 166,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 158,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 152,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 139,322 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,213 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 105,626 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,848 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,805 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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SK09 SFE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 SK09 SFE, 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 SK09 SFE registered?

SK09 SFE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is SK09 SFE safe to buy?

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