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SM09 EHU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,505 mi
Last recorded123,505 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 123,505 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 117,755 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 117,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 112,156 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 105,464 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,277 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,277 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,477 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,946 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,946 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,793 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,035 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 22,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,409 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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SM09 EHU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

SM09 EHU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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