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SW09 GFW

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,257 mi
Last recorded129,257 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 129,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,240 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,941 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,348 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,266 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 62,260 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,187 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 39,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,150 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 GFW is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GFW, 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 GFW?

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What year was SW09 GFW registered?

SW09 GFW is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is SW09 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 GFW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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