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BK59 DLF

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,286 mi
Last recorded192,286 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 DLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 192,286 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 192,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Angle Lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 182,016 miles

Central Front Upper sun strip fitted- not obscuring view

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 181,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper sun strip fitted- not obscuring view

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 169,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 169,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 156,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 148,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 146,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 144,766 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 144,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 142,445 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 140,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 138,270 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,470 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 114,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BK59 DLF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK59 DLF, 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 BK59 DLF registered?

BK59 DLF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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