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W13 LMM

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,402 mi
Last recorded128,402 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 128,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 128,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror casing damage taped up to prevent injury due to sharp edges

Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror casing damage taped up to prevent injury due to sharp edges

Fail 10 Jul 2024 108,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror rear casing trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Emissions to clean to be recorded Plate value 0.50

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,788 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 101,784 miles

Nearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front lower rear arm damaged out of alignment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 94,962 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,159 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

has runflat tyre with puncture repair fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,556 miles

Offside Rear cut in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,128 miles

both front tyres cracking around circumference

Fail 15 Aug 2014 32,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres cracking around circumference

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,924 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 17,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W13 LMM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W13 LMM, 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 W13 LMM registered?

W13 LMM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is W13 LMM safe to buy?

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