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AF07 RAM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,317 mi
Last recorded187,317 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 RAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 187,317 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 182,599 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 182,591 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 175,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 170,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 170,892 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 166,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 160,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 151,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 132,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 114,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre bald on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,608 miles

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

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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AF07 RAM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AF07 RAM, 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 AF07 RAM registered?

AF07 RAM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is AF07 RAM safe to buy?

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