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CR09 CDR

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,184 mi
Last recorded139,184 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR09 CDR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,339 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 135,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 135,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2017 130,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 May 2016 124,994 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 124,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wearing edges, stepped tread design

Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,229 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CR09 CDR is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CR09 CDR, 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 CR09 CDR registered?

CR09 CDR is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is CR09 CDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR09 CDR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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