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C5 DND

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,112 mi
Last recorded189,112 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DND
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2024 189,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2023 178,820 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 178,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 165,214 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 165,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 133,378 miles

whining noise from engine

Fail 14 Jun 2021 133,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

whining noise from engine

Pass 25 May 2020 106,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,797 miles

clean diesel

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2013 41,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,788 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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C5 DND is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C5 DND, 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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C5 DND is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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