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CE04 AME

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,569 mi
Last recorded122,569 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 AME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 122,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light/in tale gate not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner fog lamp/in tale gate not working. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake calliper spring not fitted correctly.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear suspension arm bushes lightly unbonding/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front . (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light/in tale gate not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner fog lamp/in tale gate not working. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake calliper spring not fitted correctly.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,814 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working in tail gate. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning fog lamp not working in tail gate. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear suspension arm bushes coming unbonded and slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sill.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 117,701 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower, front suspension arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working in tail gate. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning fog lamp not working in tail gate. (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear suspension arm bushes coming unbonded and slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sill.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,151 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arm lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads low, close to wear wire indicator, on o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,527 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower, rear suspension arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,668 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,353 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 80,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,240 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,444 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 64,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CE04 AME is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE04 AME, 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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CE04 AME is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2009.

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