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CU09 MKC

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,908 mi
Last recorded134,908 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 MKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 134,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 125,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,175 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,175 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,247 miles

Both front tyres perishing through tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,854 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge unevenly

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,012 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,637 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,006 miles

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Oil leak diff area ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,477 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

N/s/f shock slightly weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2014 55,854 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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,166 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f shock absorber weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 43,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 43,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,453 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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CU09 MKC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CU09 MKC, 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 CU09 MKC registered?

CU09 MKC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is CU09 MKC safe to buy?

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