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SL09 NLF

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

229,651 mi
Last recorded229,651 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 229,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 215,720 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 215,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 174,525 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 174,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 161,658 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 156,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 144,693 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 131,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 115,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak under engine bay ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,868 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,868 miles

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 May 2015 80,865 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 80,865 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 43,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,029 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 NLF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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