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V9 VKA

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,867 mi
Last recorded132,867 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 VKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,867 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,621 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,136 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,536 miles

Chips to windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2018 102,484 miles

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

Chips to windscreen

Rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,507 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlight washers missing

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,749 miles

Oil leak ()

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 107,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,990 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,259 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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V9 VKA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 V9 VKA, 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 V9 VKA registered?

V9 VKA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2009.

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