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DE09 ZLK

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,098 mi
Last recorded158,098 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 158,098 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 158,092 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 151,199 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 141,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,415 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 133,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,548 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,548 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,159 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking heavily on inside wall and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking heavily on inside wall, wearing on inner edge and has a cut but cords not exposed

under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,911 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 70,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r sill jacking block missing

small buckles both front roadwheels

Pass 15 May 2013 70,818 miles

n/s/r sill jacking block missing

small buckles both front roadwheels

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,883 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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DE09 ZLK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE09 ZLK, 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 DE09 ZLK registered?

DE09 ZLK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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