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DN59 VRM

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,122 mi
Last recorded168,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VRM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 168,122 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,567 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 237,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 237,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 228,299 miles

At the time of test when inspecting N/S/R airbag customer advised a second-hand part was fitted to replace damaged one.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 228,299 miles

At the time of test when inspecting N/S/R airbag customer advised a second-hand part was fitted to replace damaged one.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 228,283 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Air Suspension bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

vehicle has bad oil leak and requires attention

Pass 20 Dec 2017 211,980 miles

Offside Front tyre slight bugle outer wall

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,634 miles

windsecreen has some damage on n /s/f

Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,470 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,717 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,112 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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DN59 VRM is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN59 VRM, 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 DN59 VRM registered?

DN59 VRM is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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