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BV09 LRU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,377 mi
Last recorded159,377 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LRU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 159,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 159,263 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 155,443 miles

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

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))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,517 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,279 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides front on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre N/S/R tyre hasn't got a lot going for it, has it ? ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides front on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 125,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,081 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 94,903 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 94,903 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,322 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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BV09 LRU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV09 LRU, 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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BV09 LRU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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