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EF09 OTM

2009 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

257,193 mi
Last recorded257,193 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 OTM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 257,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 257,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 248,790 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 248,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 232,526 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 232,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 221,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 210,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside/inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside/inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 200,295 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 200,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 186,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 186,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 175,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 170,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 160,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 137,199 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,477 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R arm inner bush starting to peel, but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R arm inner bush starting to peel, but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 84,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R arm inner bush starting to peel, but not resulting in excessive movement

O/S/R arm inner bush starting to peel, but not resulting in excessive movement

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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EF09 OTM is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF09 OTM, 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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EF09 OTM is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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