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AO09 VYX

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,159 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,688 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 52,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 35,705 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 35,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,585 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,585 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,123 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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AO09 VYX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO09 VYX, 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 AO09 VYX registered?

AO09 VYX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is AO09 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 VYX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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