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CH52 EMS

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,614 mi
Last recorded157,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH52 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 157,614 miles

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2024 157,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 148,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 144,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 138,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 2 Sep 2020 138,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,334 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to read

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

wiper blades smeary

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,618 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint arm facing down (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 89,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,175 miles

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

emissions not detected

nsr wheel has been repaired by welding

o/s/f tyre sidewall & tread perishing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

emissions not detected

o/s/f tyre sidewall & tread perishing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,243 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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CH52 EMS is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CH52 EMS, 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 CH52 EMS registered?

CH52 EMS is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is CH52 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH52 EMS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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