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SW09 TYH

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,660 mi
Last recorded116,660 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 116,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 116,660 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 110,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 110,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,088 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 97,470 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 91,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,594 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 87,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,508 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,577 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,272 miles

Both front brake backing plates broken

Exhaust earth strap broken

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 48,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

o/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall not showing cord

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,041 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 36,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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 TYH is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TYH, 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

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What year was SW09 TYH registered?

SW09 TYH is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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