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W18 OLA

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,476 mi
Last recorded42,476 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 OLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 42,476 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2025 41,101 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 36,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,126 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,158 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,306 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2018 27,299 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both side (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2017 25,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 22,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,112 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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W18 OLA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W18 OLA, 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 W18 OLA registered?

W18 OLA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is W18 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 OLA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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