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SP09 WGF

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

290,429 mi
Last recorded290,429 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 290,429 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe undersealed

Pass 19 May 2025 270,203 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 150,116 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 150,116 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 146,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,211 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,327 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 125,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (FRONT) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (BACK) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 107,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,574 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,355 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,355 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Jan 2016 78,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,574 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 75,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,409 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,671 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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SP09 WGF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

SP09 WGF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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