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FL59 MFO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,708 mi
Last recorded163,708 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,708 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 141,478 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 141,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 122,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 104,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,591 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 86,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,662 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,539 miles

Nearside 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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FL59 MFO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL59 MFO, 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 FL59 MFO registered?

FL59 MFO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FL59 MFO safe to buy?

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