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DS09 BFX

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 BFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 138,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 138,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 125,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 101,574 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

long travel at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Dec 2018 97,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn outer edge down to second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2018 97,786 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested offside front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn outer edge down to second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 91,624 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 67,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DS09 BFX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS09 BFX, 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 DS09 BFX registered?

DS09 BFX is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is DS09 BFX safe to buy?

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