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ST09 RTU

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,165 mi
Last recorded113,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 RTU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 113,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 111,251 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 106,856 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 99,102 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 97,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,486 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 73,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 56,346 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

braided earth at tailpipe snapped

nearside front tyre had nail in tread

oil leak at oil sump

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,715 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 44,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,634 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,099 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 35,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,100 miles

steering lock inop

Fail 19 Jul 2012 27,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nails in both rear tyres causing punctures

nsf tyre on 2mm tread

steering lock inop

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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ST09 RTU is a 2009 BMW X5 in White 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 ST09 RTU, 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 ST09 RTU registered?

ST09 RTU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is ST09 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 RTU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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