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V14 RKB

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,237 mi
Last recorded150,237 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 RKB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 150,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 144,617 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 133,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,309 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 112,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear Wiper blade

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,505 miles

Brake performance not tested Alternator / belt fault. (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Alternator/ belt fault (7.4.B.1)

Full vehicle inspection not possible due to alternator / belt fault.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint vertical movement within suspension arm ball joint when jacked up from under ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle re -inspection conducted at V103311 on 24/10/2016 at 14:00.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,695 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,659 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V14 RKB is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 V14 RKB, 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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V14 RKB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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