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AD59 AYU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,270 mi
Last recorded157,270 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 AYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 157,270 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine very noisy and could cause damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 155,377 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 151,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 145,904 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 140,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 136,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 121,970 miles

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,113 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,045 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AD59 AYU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AD59 AYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD59 AYU?

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What year was AD59 AYU registered?

AD59 AYU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AD59 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 AYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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