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SW09 BUO

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BUO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 122,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 107,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 107,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,666 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,626 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,826 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 34,329 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 34,329 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 24,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2012 18,177 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a small chunk of tyre missing on the inner wall.

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 BUO is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW09 BUO?

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What year was SW09 BUO registered?

SW09 BUO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2009.

Is SW09 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 BUO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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