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GJ09 DFO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 118,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,779 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 114,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,100 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly om the inner egde

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,901 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly om the inner egde

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,465 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 93,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 89,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,575 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 63,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

signs of very slight wear to both near side and off side front and rear tyres. all tyres good at test time

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,220 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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GJ09 DFO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 GJ09 DFO, 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 GJ09 DFO registered?

GJ09 DFO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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