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W8 DRL

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 DRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 123,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 121,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,956 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,197 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 106,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,929 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 101,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,927 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,690 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,720 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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W8 DRL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 W8 DRL, 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 W8 DRL registered?

W8 DRL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is W8 DRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 DRL 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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