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WH05 TFU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,529 mi
Last recorded152,529 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 TFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 152,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 133,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 142,306 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 142,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 118,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And is out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 118,307 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And is out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 134,765 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 134,765 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,495 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 112,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 128,735 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 128,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,501 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 117,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,768 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to mis-shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 105,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,681 miles

Front washers weak

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

engine oil low topped up 1 1/2 ltr oil

handbrake button worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

engine oil below min 2 1/2ltrs oil toped up

hand brake button worn

Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

due to tyres did not carry out brake test

engine oil below min 2 1/2ltrs oil toped up

hand brake button worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,678 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,561 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Rear stop lamp not working. Vehicle using alternate lamp.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,561 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear stop lamp not working. Vehicle using alternate lamp.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,003 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,003 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,443 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,798 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,630 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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WH05 TFU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WH05 TFU, 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 WH05 TFU registered?

WH05 TFU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is WH05 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 TFU shows 38 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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