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FJ09 MVA

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 MVA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,130 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 53,130 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,975 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 42,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,264 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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FJ09 MVA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FJ09 MVA, 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 FJ09 MVA registered?

FJ09 MVA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FJ09 MVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 MVA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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