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BK09 SZX

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,796 mi
Last recorded41,796 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 SZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 41,796 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 31,907 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 11 May 2012 31,906 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

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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BK09 SZX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BK09 SZX, 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 BK09 SZX?

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What year was BK09 SZX registered?

BK09 SZX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is BK09 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 SZX shows 3 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 BK09 SZX have outstanding finance?

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