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AK09 SRU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,397 mi
Last recorded113,397 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SRU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 108,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 108,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 103,818 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,433 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,857 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 92,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,237 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly pealing from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly pealing away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,124 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,949 miles

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

osf tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,410 miles

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

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

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,234 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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AK09 SRU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AK09 SRU, 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 AK09 SRU registered?

AK09 SRU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AK09 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 SRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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