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AV09 UCX

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,800 mi
Last recorded187,800 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 UCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 187,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 175,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 159,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 148,389 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 148,389 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 134,771 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 95,759 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 95,759 miles

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

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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AV09 UCX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV09 UCX, 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 AV09 UCX registered?

AV09 UCX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is AV09 UCX safe to buy?

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