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CJ05 EMA

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 EMA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,183 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 121,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 115,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to check any rear seatbelts as equipment on the back seat

Pass 7 Jun 2023 108,962 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,024 miles

((0.50)) PLASTIC X 3 ..,,315/35/20 X 2 & 275/40/20 X 2 FRONTS,, 13 YR OLD,,,,

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 8*************=ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 90,828 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,352 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 82,885 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,513 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear inner side light

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides of vehicle (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,494 miles

Nearside Front side repeater not as bright as offside

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,494 miles

Nearside Front side repeater not as bright as offside

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,680 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,488 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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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CJ05 EMA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CJ05 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 CJ05 EMA registered?

CJ05 EMA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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