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SL09 FKO

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,807 mi
Last recorded153,807 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 FKO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 153,807 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,905 miles

stone chip and crack on corner of zone b windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2024 146,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 110,117 miles

N/S mirror glass missing advise replacement

N/S stop light has part of its light source not working 50% remaining

N/S/F wheel arch trim missing

both front anti roll drop link lower dust boots deteriorated advise replacements soon

both rear anti roll bar drop link dust boots deteriorating

front registration plate cracked

parking brake button poor

slight play in N/S/F suspension components

under tray damp of oil

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (drop link) (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn thin and wearing close to limit

front registration plate cracked but still read able

lower under tray wet of oil

slight play in N/S/F upper ball joint

Fail 29 Sep 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (drop link) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

fog light message shown on dash??

front brake pads worn thin and wearing close to limit

front registration plate cracked but still read able

lower under tray wet of oil

slight play in N/S/F upper ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,035 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in tread.

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall,but not to cords.

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cords.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,231 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff

Fail 1 Dec 2014 54,347 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,385 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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SL09 FKO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SL09 FKO, 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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SL09 FKO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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