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AY09 HAO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,747 mi
Last recorded227,747 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 HAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 227,747 miles

Central brake light not connected

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 8 May 2026 227,747 miles

Central brake light not connected

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 216,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 203,479 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 187,430 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 187,040 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 171,997 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,687 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 139,989 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,872 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 123,872 miles

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,633 miles

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,982 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 63,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AY09 HAO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AY09 HAO, 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 AY09 HAO registered?

AY09 HAO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is AY09 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 HAO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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