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SV09 EFA

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,297 mi
Last recorded140,297 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 EFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 124,722 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive above undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 124,714 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive above undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 117,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 117,061 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 110,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,919 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 89,119 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 89,177 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking leak from nearside rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,610 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 66,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2017 63,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,914 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,914 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,878 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 44,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f abs wiring insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,790 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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SV09 EFA 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 63.6%.

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 SV09 EFA, 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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SV09 EFA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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