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DS09 GWE

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,419 mi
Last recorded139,419 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 GWE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 139,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 131,085 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 131,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 124,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,923 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 81,923 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,718 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,718 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,121 miles

Both front road wheel, inner rims, damaged/out of shape.Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe.Both front, and O/S/R, road wheel,inner rims, damaged/out of shape.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,341 miles

all rear seat belts not checked due to in load position

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 GWE is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GWE, 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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DS09 GWE is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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