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VU09 WRZ

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,960 mi
Last recorded142,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 WRZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 142,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 136,803 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 125,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,736 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,880 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,323 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,236 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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VU09 WRZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver 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 VU09 WRZ, 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 VU09 WRZ registered?

VU09 WRZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 WRZ 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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