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BJ59 KWB

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KWB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 134,477 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside front of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2022 134,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside front of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,920 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2021 127,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Exhaust flexible joint weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,254 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 107,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,650 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,092 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,849 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,885 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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BJ59 KWB is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ59 KWB, 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 BJ59 KWB registered?

BJ59 KWB is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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