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AF09 MBV

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,307 mi
Last recorded158,307 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 158,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 152,273 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 138,633 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 129,359 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 129,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,645 miles

Rear Parking brake only met near minimum requirements @ 16%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R & N/S/R Tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,867 miles

Nearside Front very worn/wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Reflector cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,865 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front very worn/wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Reflector cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 84,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front undertray loose

Fail 23 Jun 2014 82,125 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,774 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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AF09 MBV is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF09 MBV, 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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AF09 MBV is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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