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CE09 MFP

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,479 mi
Last recorded135,479 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 MFP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 135,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 128,939 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 124,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,303 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,369 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 104,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,208 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,492 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,569 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 55,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,741 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,395 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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CE09 MFP is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE09 MFP, 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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CE09 MFP is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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