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AK09 UYO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,341 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour Both Sides. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake not equal to each other possible Sticky Caliper or deteriorated cables.

Under Trays fitted full length so unable to inspect some items.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 108,213 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side Lights Angel eyes. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour Both Sides. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake not equal to each other possible Sticky Caliper or deteriorated cables.

Under Trays fitted full length so unable to inspect some items.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 10,181 miles

Emmissions to low to trigger smoke machine.

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Under Trays Fitted so limiting inspection under body.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 10,181 miles

Emmissions to low to trigger smoke machine.

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side Light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted so limiting inspection under body.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,975 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 95,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps works in conjuction with rear wiper (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,002 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 82,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met requirements, Offside effort low

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,995 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords gash in tread cord exposed 225/50r17 rf (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,328 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit. Advise rear discs and pads need changing soon.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,437 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 UYO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK09 UYO, 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 AK09 UYO registered?

AK09 UYO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2009.

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