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WL09 VBX

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,463 mi
Last recorded157,463 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 VBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 157,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 155,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 145,033 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 137,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,400 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,896 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 107xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 285/45/19 111w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,083 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL09 VBX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL09 VBX, 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 WL09 VBX registered?

WL09 VBX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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