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V7 ACM

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,775 mi
Last recorded136,775 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 ACM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,775 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both nearside and offside parking brake efficiency low

both nearside and offside rear outer drive shaft constant velocity joint/coupling leaking/deteriorated

oil/fluid leak(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2025 136,773 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective fault indicated (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both nearside and offside parking brake efficiency low

both nearside and offside rear outer drive shaft constant velocity joint/coupling leaking/deteriorated

oil/fluid leak(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,328 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2023 132,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,313 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 126,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 123,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,967 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,815 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,789 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,127 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,848 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V7 ACM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V7 ACM, 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 V7 ACM registered?

V7 ACM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is V7 ACM safe to buy?

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