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C116 EMA

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,871 mi
Last recorded92,871 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC116 EMA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 92,871 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,479 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,824 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,076 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 37,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,296 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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C116 EMA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C116 EMA, 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 C116 EMA registered?

C116 EMA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is C116 EMA safe to buy?

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