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BU09 XKA

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,192 mi
Last recorded138,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XKA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,192 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency lower than offside

Offside Rear light glass cracked

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 16 Jul 2021 138,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency lower than offside

Offside Rear light glass cracked

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2020 168,753 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 168,748 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 161,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 148,881 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 148,881 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted on inside, rim cracked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,565 miles

Oil leak from engine / undertray area

Fail 7 Aug 2017 150,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak from engine / undertray area

Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,993 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 132,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 99,778 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,458 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 84,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 84,795 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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BU09 XKA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 BU09 XKA, 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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BU09 XKA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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