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AO09 XYG

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,293 mi
Last recorded160,293 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 160,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 158,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 May 2018 158,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front day lighting not working

Pass 10 May 2016 140,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 127,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 100,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,328 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 XYG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO09 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

AO09 XYG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is AO09 XYG safe to buy?

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