2009 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · A2 ADU
2009 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 87,527 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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A2 ADU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 87,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A2 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X5 (A2 ADU) between September 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))”.
A2 ADU Mileage History
- 29/09/201220,859 mi
- 14/09/201323,947 mi+3,088 mi
- 18/09/201427,054 mi+3,107 mi
- 17/03/201528,754 mi+1,700 mi
- 14/03/201637,548 mi+8,794 mi
- 14/03/201637,548 mi
- 15/03/201746,538 mi+8,990 mi
- 14/03/201855,141 mi+8,603 mi
- 26/02/201959,365 mi+4,224 mi
- 26/02/201959,365 mi
- 16/03/202066,727 mi+7,362 mi
- 16/03/202170,069 mi+3,342 mi
- 29/03/202274,919 mi+4,850 mi
- 31/03/202274,921 mi+2 mi
- 30/03/202379,066 mi+4,145 mi
- 30/03/202379,066 mi
- 30/03/202481,508 mi+2,442 mi
- 10/04/202584,702 mi+3,194 mi
- 10/04/202687,527 mi+2,825 mi
Average of roughly 4,928 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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