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SL09 GWE

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 GWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 120,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated.

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 112,866 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 96,361 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,874 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

osf tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing x1 stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing missing x1 stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing x1 stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

osf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,517 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,480 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,581 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,501 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 GWE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 SL09 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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