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AY59 YLC

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,375 mi
Last recorded195,375 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YLC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 195,375 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 195,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 296,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 262,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 157,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 157,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 151,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 138,948 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 138,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,225 miles

two nails in near side rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,347 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced wear on nearside front and nearside rear tyres.

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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AY59 YLC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY59 YLC, 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 AY59 YLC registered?

AY59 YLC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AY59 YLC safe to buy?

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