MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
center exhaust heatshield adrift causing exhaust rattle
vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted
wet conditions
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted
wet conditions
Offside Front wiper linkage loose
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted
engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
N/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Exhaust flexi is slightly leaking
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
O/s/f tyre is low of tread
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing Retaining Spring (3.5.1j)
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
O/s/f tyre is low of tread
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both front tyre are worn on edges
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres perished
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres perished
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front no plate cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front no plate cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BG59 XEF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BG59 XEF, 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 BG59 XEF?
You can check the full history of BG59 XEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG59 XEF registered?
BG59 XEF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2009.
Is BG59 XEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG59 XEF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG59 XEF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG59 XEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.