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EF09 UFD

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,609 mi
Last recorded139,609 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 UFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,609 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened pan cover plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside wiper arm pivot worn

Fail 23 Aug 2021 139,449 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened pan cover plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside wiper arm pivot worn

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe cover plate damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,439 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened reinforcing plate damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill distorted.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 107,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened reinforcing plate damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill distorted.

Pass 2 Apr 2018 89,663 miles

Nearside Outer Sill cover insecure

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Under-trays obscure components.

Fail 2 Apr 2018 89,663 miles

Nearside Outer Sill cover insecure

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Under-trays obscure components.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unblock pipes (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,770 miles

Nearside Outer Sill cover securing clips missing.

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Under-trays obscure some underside components.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 78,770 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sill cover securing clips missing.

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays obscure some underside components.

wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,437 miles

Under vehicle covers restrict under vehicle checks.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,208 miles

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

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

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

Under vehicle covers restrict under vehicle checks.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,300 miles

Offside front halo lamps not working

Fail 6 Dec 2013 44,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,340 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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EF09 UFD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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