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SM09 EHN

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,238 mi
Last recorded115,238 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EHN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,238 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 105,344 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule LH and RH inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule LH and RH outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,067 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on both sides o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner "h" arm bush (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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner "h" arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner "h" arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner "h" arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,145 miles

Cuts on offside and nearside tyres sidewalls (not down to fabric)

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 63,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 59,378 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,019 miles

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

Oil leak At Engine Sump Area ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,198 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 52,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,046 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,384 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 19,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front backing plates have a part adrift

offside rear inner tail lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,818 miles

front backing plates have a part adrift

offside rear inner tail lamp not working

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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SM09 EHN is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM09 EHN, 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 SM09 EHN registered?

SM09 EHN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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