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BG59 XEF

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,963 mi
Last recorded180,963 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 XEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 180,963 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 176,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 172,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 172,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 162,524 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 162,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 157,764 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2018 150,415 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 150,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 145,121 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Exhaust flexi is slightly leaking

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,335 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 138,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 132,202 miles

Both front tyre are worn on edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2014 121,316 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 121,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,732 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 89,732 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was BG59 XEF registered?

BG59 XEF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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