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EF59 GCY

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,044 mi
Last recorded159,044 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GCY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 159,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring to the components

Pass 27 Dec 2023 154,500 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 27 Dec 2022 151,766 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 144,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 136,278 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 136,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light slightly insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2019 129,619 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 129,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 121,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,718 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front & both rear heavily worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,660 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,780 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 2mm.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,940 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,676 miles

crack in windscreen out of swept area

emmisions too clean to register

Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,676 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen out of swept area

emmisions too clean to register

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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EF59 GCY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF59 GCY, 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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EF59 GCY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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