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SW09 BPZ

2009 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,761 mi
Last recorded193,761 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 193,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 185,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 179,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 167,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 155,795 miles

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

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

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

under body covered.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 143,014 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 143,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sills and underbody covered

Pass 21 Oct 2017 111,593 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody covered

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,256 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 29,901 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust earth strap broken

Pass 29 May 2013 27,530 miles

2 x deep cuts on n/s/f tyre within VOSA pass criteria

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust earth strap incomplete

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2013 27,530 miles

2 x deep cuts on n/s/f tyre within VOSA pass criteria

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust earth strap incomplete

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 20,463 miles

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

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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SW09 BPZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW09 BPZ, 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 SW09 BPZ registered?

SW09 BPZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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