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AU59 RNO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,118 mi
Last recorded184,118 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 184,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 181,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 180,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 170,518 miles

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

Slight play in inner rack Offside

Windscreen wipers slightly smear

Fail 31 Aug 2022 170,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Slight play in inner rack Offside

Windscreen wipers slightly smear

Pass 18 Aug 2021 158,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 148,372 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 139,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,769 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 110,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see brake pads

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AU59 RNO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU59 RNO, 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 AU59 RNO registered?

AU59 RNO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AU59 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 RNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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