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AV59 ZLZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,418 mi
Last recorded116,418 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,418 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 30 May 2025 105,364 miles

Active damping warning message displayed

Fail 28 May 2025 105,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Active damping warning message displayed

Pass 4 Jul 2024 104,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,056 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 96,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bump stop severely deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bump stop severely deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2021 92,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 - 35 x 20 rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine bay ,under trays damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,092 miles

Damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,292 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 20,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV59 ZLZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AV59 ZLZ, 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 AV59 ZLZ registered?

AV59 ZLZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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