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V8 WFC

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,685 mi
Last recorded179,685 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 179,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 179,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 171,730 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 171,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 163,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 153,399 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 144,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 141,924 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 141,924 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 129,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,684 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,841 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 112,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 90,900 miles

N/S/R tyre worn badly on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,331 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2012 68,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,804 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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V8 WFC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V8 WFC, 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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V8 WFC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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