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VK09 UAB

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,748 mi
Last recorded118,748 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 118,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear under tray loose

grease leaking o/s rear hub

Fail 17 Aug 2026 118,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding full inspection of wheel bearing could not be made due to o/s rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear under tray loose

grease leaking o/s rear hub

Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,750 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,380 miles

front headlights poor image

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel rims have air line cracks

Fail 1 Aug 2023 105,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front headlights poor image

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel rims have air line crack

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,914 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 92,914 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake performance has just met required efficiency, it may require adjustment or repairs

Pass 29 Sep 2018 83,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,406 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,043 miles

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

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

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 UAB 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 82.4%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

VK09 UAB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is VK09 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 UAB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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