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355 WAF

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,331 mi
Last recorded117,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 WAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,331 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 109,574 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 103,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner edge worn (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 103,580 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe nut corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner edge worn (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,557 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 96,553 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,301 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 285 45 19

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lamp on tailgate (4.2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pad nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,870 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 71,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,232 miles

child seat fitted to rear - seat belts not checked

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2016 34,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer raised edge low

Fail 4 May 2016 34,426 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer raised edge low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,356 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,994 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,306 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

cut in offside rear tyre tread

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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355 WAF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 355 WAF, 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 355 WAF registered?

355 WAF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is 355 WAF safe to buy?

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