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V40 RCC

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,545 mi
Last recorded99,545 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 RCC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,545 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor disconnected

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides by front mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,920 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,088 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,359 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,023 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 30,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,204 miles

Front bottom ball joints slight play

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 19 Jan 2016 26,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front bottom ball joints slight play

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,549 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 15,649 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,926 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

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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V40 RCC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V40 RCC, 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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What year was V40 RCC registered?

V40 RCC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is V40 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 RCC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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