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VK09 PWZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 PWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 147,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 May 2014 30,341 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 25,098 miles

N/S/R tyre cut on tread

Pass 12 May 2012 19,709 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 PWZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PWZ, 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 VK09 PWZ registered?

VK09 PWZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is VK09 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 PWZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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