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SL09 NLJ

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,798 mi
Last recorded88,798 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,717 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake back plates loose

headlamp washers

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,387 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

secondary main beam (spot lamps) not working

washer fluid leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,440 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 50,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 46,014 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 36,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 26,770 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 NLJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver 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 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL09 NLJ registered?

SL09 NLJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is SL09 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 NLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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