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BD59 OKU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,137 mi
Last recorded201,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 OKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 201,137 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 201,136 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 182,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,558 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre 245/35r21y

Fail 23 Jan 2013 43,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BD59 OKU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD59 OKU, 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

How do I check the history of BD59 OKU?

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What year was BD59 OKU registered?

BD59 OKU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is BD59 OKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 OKU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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