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CH03 SYD

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,096 mi
Last recorded232,096 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 SYD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 232,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 227,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2023 223,751 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 223,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 215,685 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 208,129 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 197,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump has a mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 197,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bull ring position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened back ball joint arm bush has play on sub-frame side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive sump has a mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 193,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 193,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 181,554 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 181,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 169,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 155,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 137,320 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 137,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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CH03 SYD 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 66.7%.

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 CH03 SYD, 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 CH03 SYD registered?

CH03 SYD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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