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VFZ 515

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,787 mi
Last recorded136,787 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 515
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 136,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 126,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 118,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,668 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020
Pass 20 May 2019 74,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,920 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,920 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,789 miles

wipers smear slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,789 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,971 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,214 miles

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,620 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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VFZ 515 is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFZ 515, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFZ 515 registered?

VFZ 515 is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is VFZ 515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFZ 515 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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