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AY09 YWW

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,312 mi
Last recorded158,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YWW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 158,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 151,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 105,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,668 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,530 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,027 miles

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 YWW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY09 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

AY09 YWW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AY09 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 YWW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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