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AF59 JKE

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,361 mi
Last recorded143,361 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 143,361 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 140,621 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 133,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 133,098 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 116,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,235 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 97,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,718 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge + on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,556 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 52,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,853 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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AF59 JKE is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF59 JKE, 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 AF59 JKE registered?

AF59 JKE is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 JKE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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