2009 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · GL09 WPF
2009 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 96,074 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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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GL09 WPF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 96,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL09 WPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X5 (GL09 WPF) between September 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GL09 WPF Mileage History
- 18/09/201225,902 mi
- 03/10/201331,040 mi+5,138 mi
- 23/01/201539,439 mi+8,399 mi
- 25/01/201645,249 mi+5,810 mi
- 14/02/201749,377 mi+4,128 mi
- 10/02/201854,242 mi+4,865 mi
- 02/02/201957,506 mi+3,264 mi
- 10/02/202064,752 mi+7,246 mi
- 27/01/202176,985 mi+12,233 mi
- 24/03/202290,486 mi+13,501 mi
- 23/12/202390,875 mi+389 mi
- 24/12/202390,875 mi
- 01/05/202594,026 mi+3,151 mi
- 01/05/202594,026 mi
- 09/05/202696,074 mi+2,048 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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