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X121 SSA

2009 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 SSA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear babyseat

Pass 11 Dec 2021 103,483 miles

Offside Rear babyseat

Pass 5 Dec 2020 97,035 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,395 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,480 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,479 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,184 miles

ns & os headlamp lens very poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,305 miles

headlight patterns poor

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlight patterns poor

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

engine covers&undertrays fitted

park brake operates on all four wheels

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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X121 SSA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X121 SSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X121 SSA registered?

X121 SSA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is X121 SSA safe to buy?

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