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SN09 NWK

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,942 mi
Last recorded128,942 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 NWK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,942 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,922 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshields Loose. Above Back Box & Rear of Tunnel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,642 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,462 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 88,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,178 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

different tyre size on front & rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,306 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine covers fitted making close inspection difficult

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Undertrays fitted making close inspection difficult

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,166 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 52,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,424 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,016 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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SN09 NWK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN09 NWK, 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 SN09 NWK registered?

SN09 NWK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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