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DG59 VKZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,515 mi
Last recorded162,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 162,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rust on brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2024 158,453 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 158,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant low

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 155,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 149,326 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2022 149,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2021 137,676 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 137,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 133,382 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,223 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 123,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat stalk not working (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,067 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DG59 VKZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG59 VKZ, 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 DG59 VKZ registered?

DG59 VKZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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