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WU09 BBV

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,164 mi
Last recorded137,164 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 BBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 135,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 135,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 133,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,185 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 131,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 127,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 119,299 miles

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

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

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

Under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2019 119,297 miles

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2018 110,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 91,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,641 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,107 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,107 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,255 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,255 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,027 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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WU09 BBV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU09 BBV, 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 WU09 BBV registered?

WU09 BBV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is WU09 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 BBV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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