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TA03 TAR

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,746 mi
Last recorded123,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA03 TAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 123,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 119,539 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,417 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 112,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at pipe joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at pipe joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,880 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,619 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

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

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 inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,609 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,155 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 55,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Dash brake pad wear indicator warning on

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 46,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 35,978 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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TA03 TAR is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TA03 TAR, 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 TA03 TAR registered?

TA03 TAR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is TA03 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA03 TAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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