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BN59 UDK

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,278 mi
Last recorded200,278 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 UDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 200,278 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 11 Apr 2023 200,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 12 Jan 2022 173,310 miles

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 11 Jan 2022 173,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slighty on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,045 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 152,043 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,547 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 9 Jul 2019 135,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,413 miles

Handbrake lever has a little reserve travel

Offside Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 121,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner of tyre starting to crack up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,822 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 15 Jul 2015 105,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 105,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,402 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 91,402 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,128 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BN59 UDK 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 61.1%.

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 BN59 UDK, 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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BN59 UDK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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