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234 DLE

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,600 mi
Last recorded195,600 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 DLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 195,600 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 195,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 188,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 181,565 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 175,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 170,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 162,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 153,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 141,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,675 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 107,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 848,469 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,911 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 59,692 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges,offside rear worn close to cords.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges,offside rear worn close to cords.

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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234 DLE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey 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 234 DLE, 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 234 DLE registered?

234 DLE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is 234 DLE safe to buy?

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