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89IJ44

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,612 mi
Last recorded239,612 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration89IJ44
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 239,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 223,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2021 223,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect eu headlight (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect eu headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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89IJ44 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 89IJ44, 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 89IJ44 registered?

89IJ44 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is 89IJ44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89IJ44 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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