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DE59 DFF

2009 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,086 mi
Last recorded137,086 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 137,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 11 Sep 2024 131,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,963 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 118,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

child seats fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r seats.unable to test seat belts.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,873 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,129 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,356 miles

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 32,282 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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DE59 DFF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE59 DFF, 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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DE59 DFF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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