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AJ09 ZNC

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

188,603 mi
Last recorded188,603 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZNC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 188,603 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 177,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 167,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 153,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 145,817 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge worn smooth,

Fail 18 Mar 2020 145,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner edge worn smooth,

Pass 5 Mar 2019 143,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,304 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 137,157 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 131,104 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 110,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 108,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 82,899 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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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AJ09 ZNC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AJ09 ZNC, 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 AJ09 ZNC registered?

AJ09 ZNC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is AJ09 ZNC safe to buy?

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