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VX09 USL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 USL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 114,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged advise to monitor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 8 May 2026 114,230 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged advise to monitor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2025 106,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 99,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,738 miles

rear tyre sidewalls split and cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2023 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre sidewalls split and cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,131 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 88,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,901 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 78,202 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,643 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,121 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 35,307 miles

NSr tyre has cut in tread, not exceeding limit

NSr tyre worn inner edge

OSr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,923 miles

NSR tyre slight cut in tread

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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VX09 USL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX09 USL, 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 VX09 USL registered?

VX09 USL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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