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GF59 HFT

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,457 mi
Last recorded160,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 HFT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 160,457 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 160,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,203 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 142,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,571 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 127,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,123 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 81,938 miles

o/s/f secondary side light not working

Fail 28 May 2015 81,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f secondary side light not working

Pass 29 May 2014 69,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,419 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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GF59 HFT is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF59 HFT, 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 GF59 HFT registered?

GF59 HFT is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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