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VK09 EFJ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 EFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 165,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 157,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 139,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,542 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,238 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,377 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,757 miles

both front tyres low on tread on outer edges.both rear tyres low on tread on inner edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,383 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,061 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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VK09 EFJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VK09 EFJ, 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 VK09 EFJ registered?

VK09 EFJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 EFJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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