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DE09 ZMZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,494 mi
Last recorded156,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 156,494 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 156,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 145,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,720 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 ZMZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DE09 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

DE09 ZMZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is DE09 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 ZMZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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