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DX09 UMU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,854 mi
Last recorded152,854 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 UMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 152,854 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 127,225 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 113,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,523 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff side seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,756 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,806 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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DX09 UMU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX09 UMU, 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 DX09 UMU registered?

DX09 UMU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is DX09 UMU safe to buy?

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