2009 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · CB54 ELS
2009 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2009. Recorded mileage 181,761 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB54 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 181,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB54 ELS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X5 (CB54 ELS) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CB54 ELS Mileage History
- 18/05/2023152,452 mi
- 03/05/2024159,935 mi+7,483 mi
- 08/05/2025175,895 mi+15,960 mi
- 16/05/2025176,300 mi+405 mi
- 14/05/2026181,761 mi+5,461 mi
Average of roughly 9,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Module FailureSerious
The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air bags crack with age and the compressor burns out trying to keep the rear of the car level. On UK cars it is almost a routine inspection item.
- Valve Stem Seal Leak (V8 N62 Engine)Serious
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