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BK09 TXZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,853 mi
Last recorded122,853 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 122,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 122,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 115,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 115,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 109,003 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 109,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 102,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,996 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 92,996 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,295 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,587 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,377 miles

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

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

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 TXZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TXZ, 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 BK09 TXZ registered?

BK09 TXZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is BK09 TXZ safe to buy?

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