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SP09 FGK

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,539 mi
Last recorded150,539 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 FGK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 150,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,177 miles

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

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

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn/torn

advise play in both front lower suspension arm bushes ones nearest the front

Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,175 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn/torn

advise play in both front lower suspension arm bushes ones nearest the front

Pass 24 May 2019 117,581 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 117,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,416 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,744 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,426 miles

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

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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SP09 FGK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP09 FGK, 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 SP09 FGK registered?

SP09 FGK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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