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274X830

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X830
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,762 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 93,762 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,614 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 60,842 miles

Rear rear axle diff slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,842 miles

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

Rear rear axle diff slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,503 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,504 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,273 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,376 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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274X830 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 103,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 274X830, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 274X830 registered?

274X830 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is 274X830 safe to buy?

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