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DEC 91M

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 91M
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2025 116,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 115,871 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 115,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 113,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 109,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,928 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,764 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 55,148 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,956 miles

both front tyres sidewalls split/cracking almost to cords Strong advise

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,373 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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DEC 91M is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DEC 91M, 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 DEC 91M registered?

DEC 91M is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DEC 91M safe to buy?

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