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1241 AP

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,027 mi
Last recorded142,027 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1241 AP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 142,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 142,027 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp cracked no longer secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 137,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Fail 21 Jan 2025 137,591 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,663 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS forward arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper hoses and lower inner ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 111,115 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 111,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/18 runflat dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,234 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,886 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,562 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,179 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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1241 AP is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 1241 AP, 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 1241 AP registered?

1241 AP is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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