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BG09 XMY

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,741 mi
Last recorded129,741 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 129,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 129,739 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,597 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 86,825 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen washers working tage lazy

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,318 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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BG09 XMY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG09 XMY, 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 BG09 XMY registered?

BG09 XMY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is BG09 XMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 XMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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