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BX59 GBO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,262 mi
Last recorded183,262 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 GBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 183,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 178,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 168,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 168,576 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 160,660 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 160,655 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 155,035 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 154,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,541 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2018 132,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 132,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,041 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,041 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,969 miles

both rear H arm bushes debonded

o/s/f wiper arm insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2016 108,969 miles

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

both rear H arm bushes debonded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,792 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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BX59 GBO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX59 GBO, 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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BX59 GBO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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