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AX09 BVE

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

231,344 mi
Last recorded231,344 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 BVE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 231,344 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 219,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak from engine and rear diff

wipers struggle to clear the screen

Fail 7 Aug 2023 219,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak from engine and rear diff

wipers struggle to clear the screen

Pass 21 Jul 2022 210,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 207,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 200,289 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 200,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 184,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 163,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 143,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 121,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,105 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,256 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars

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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AX09 BVE is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX09 BVE, 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 AX09 BVE registered?

AX09 BVE is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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