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AFZ 1450

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,470 mi
Last recorded173,470 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1450
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 173,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 159,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 154,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading/compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 154,086 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading/compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,631 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,383 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,493 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

wipers worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,425 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT TO WALL

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,299 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,387 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 63,387 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 63,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,648 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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AFZ 1450 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFZ 1450, 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

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What year was AFZ 1450 registered?

AFZ 1450 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AFZ 1450 safe to buy?

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