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DA59 CJY

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,816 mi
Last recorded138,816 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 CJY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 138,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 127,279 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 116,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 108,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,955 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 99,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn from outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,569 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 75,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,470 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 50,470 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,274 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,144 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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DA59 CJY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DA59 CJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA59 CJY registered?

DA59 CJY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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The MOT history for DA59 CJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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