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BO53 MCG

2009 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,725 mi
Last recorded200,725 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 MCG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 200,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 184,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 164,349 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 164,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 164,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 140,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,377 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,067 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,679 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)

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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BO53 MCG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BO53 MCG, 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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BO53 MCG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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