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SV09 UOS

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,009 mi
Last recorded137,009 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 137,009 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 137,009 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 127,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 127,449 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 118,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,871 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 94,871 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 88,049 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,048 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 83,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,225 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,218 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,397 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,325 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2013 40,232 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,196 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 UOS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOS, 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 SV09 UOS registered?

SV09 UOS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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