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EJ59 LXS

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,636 mi
Last recorded148,636 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,636 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,309 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,314 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,208 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,442 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,490 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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EJ59 LXS is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ59 LXS, 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 EJ59 LXS registered?

EJ59 LXS is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is EJ59 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 LXS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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