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FT09 MTX

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,041 mi
Last recorded169,041 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 MTX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 169,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 169,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 164,066 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 164,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 149,088 miles

both front 'd' mount bushes worn

both front leading lower arm bushes have play

both front lower trailing arm inner bushes splitting

engine runs rough intermittently

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin close to markers

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

various body damage

Fail 10 Aug 2020 149,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front 'd' mount bushes worn

both front leading lower arm bushes have play

both front lower trailing arm inner bushes splitting

engine runs rough intermittently

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin close to markers

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

various body damage

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 141,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,110 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 130,449 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,535 miles

Rear brake pads appear low both sides

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,657 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 120,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,102 miles

rear silencer noisey

trigger point not met

Pass 31 May 2013 84,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2012 61,910 miles

Emissions to clean to test.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

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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FT09 MTX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FT09 MTX, 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 FT09 MTX registered?

FT09 MTX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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