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DY59 BKN

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,416 mi
Last recorded153,416 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 BKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 153,416 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2024 148,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 146,431 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 146,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 136,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,576 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 118,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,184 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,931 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,931 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,587 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,193 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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DY59 BKN 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 70%.

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 DY59 BKN, 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 DY59 BKN registered?

DY59 BKN is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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