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EA09 HXL

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,306 mi
Last recorded209,306 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 HXL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 209,306 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,398 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 106,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,678 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA09 HXL is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA09 HXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA09 HXL?

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What year was EA09 HXL registered?

EA09 HXL is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is EA09 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 HXL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA09 HXL have outstanding finance?

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