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VN09 AFJ

2009 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,220 mi
Last recorded113,220 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 AFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 113,220 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 111,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,717 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 95,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 86,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 60,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight stepping effect on the inner edge of all 4 tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,753 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,753 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,363 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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VN09 AFJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN09 AFJ, 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 VN09 AFJ registered?

VN09 AFJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is VN09 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 AFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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