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2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,298 mi
Last recorded142,298 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 RE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 142,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 142,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 135,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 130,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot clip insecure but preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,496 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,175 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,950 miles

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

FRONT & REAR TRACKING REQUIRED

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,752 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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79 RE is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 79 RE, 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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79 RE is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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