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AJ59 AYK

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

259,248 mi
Last recorded259,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 AYK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 259,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 252,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 242,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 226,628 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 215,028 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 215,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 198,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 184,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 169,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 157,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 148,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 140,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013
Pass 3 Oct 2012 104,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,354 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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AJ59 AYK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AJ59 AYK, 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 AJ59 AYK registered?

AJ59 AYK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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