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BV09 LTX

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,850 mi
Last recorded155,850 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LTX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 155,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 151,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between catalyst/turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 147,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 143,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,276 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

O/S washer jet leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2017 132,276 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

O/S washer jet leaking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 107,708 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,508 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 LTX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV09 LTX, 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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What year was BV09 LTX registered?

BV09 LTX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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