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WP09 BSV

2009 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,175 mi
Last recorded126,175 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 BSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 126,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2x mountings missing towards rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing broken, but operates as intended

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 109,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure incorrect repair on sidewall causing bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad material peeling away from backing plate n/s/f pads have been changed but not o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 106,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working water ingress in light unit warning light displayed on dashboard (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 87,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 72,859 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 71,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 68,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 64,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front and offside rear wheel scuffed

Fail 15 May 2017 64,675 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front and offside rear wheel scuffed

Pass 27 May 2016 61,235 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 61,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Missing (1.7.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 56,383 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 May 2015 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 May 2014 50,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 50,144 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 45,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 45,609 miles

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

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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WP09 BSV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP09 BSV, 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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WP09 BSV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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