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AA05 BMW

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 137,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 128,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,662 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,138 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,178 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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AA05 BMW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA05 BMW, 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 AA05 BMW registered?

AA05 BMW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is AA05 BMW safe to buy?

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