2009 BMW X5 · 16,076 MOT tests
2009 BMW X5 reliability
2009 BMW X5s fail 25% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 X5 years (16,076 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 25%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 123,334
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,076
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.8% of tests fail here (153% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Suspension9.2%
- Tyres5.8%
- Brakes4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Wheels1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.19%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.95%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.88%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.45%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.95%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.34%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 BMW X5 reliable?
2009 BMW X5s fail 25% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 X5 years (16,076 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.9% of tests), position lamp not working (2.28% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 BMW X5 shows 123,334 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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