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X500 CGG

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,593 mi
Last recorded213,593 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 CGG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 213,593 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 213,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 205,120 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 196,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 183,539 miles

Both headlamps, outer covers faded/deteriorated..

Nearside Front Road wheel has been welded/repaired..

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

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

Rear drive shafts, inner joints have wear/play..

Rear lower suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorating..

Service brake grabbing slightly Vehicle pulling very slightly to the left during decelerometer road/brake test.. (1.2.1 (c))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of underside of vehicle..

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 183,539 miles

Brake performance not tested Unable to test brakes due to n/s/r tyre underinflated and damaged on inner sidewall. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both headlamps, outer covers faded/deteriorated..

Nearside Front Road wheel has been welded/repaired..

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear drive shafts, inner joints have wear/play..

Rear lower suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorating..

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of underside of vehicle..

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 168,501 miles

Both headlamps, outer plastic covers faded/deteriorating..

Nearside Front Road wheel has been repaired on inner rim.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components..

Rear Lower Suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorating.

Rear driveshafts have slight play/wear..

Fail 30 Oct 2020 168,501 miles

Both headlamps, outer plastic covers faded/deteriorating..

Nearside Front Road wheel has been repaired on inner rim.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components..

Rear Lower Suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorating.

Rear driveshafts have slight play/wear..

Pass 31 Oct 2019 153,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner side of wheel rim repaired.

Nearside Front 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))

Plastic under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 153,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Plastic under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,295 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,630 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre cut but not large enough for requirements

Fail 20 Feb 2015 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,247 miles

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

tread worn close to cord on inner edge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,081 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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X500 CGG is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 X500 CGG, 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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X500 CGG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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