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EK59 ONW

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,425 mi
Last recorded129,425 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ONW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,123 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front jacking block insecure

Rear feul cap seal deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,798 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 93,677 miles

Front Brake disc slightly "Lipped"

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,190 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,697 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2014 37,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,751 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 28,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,216 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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EK59 ONW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK59 ONW, 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

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What year was EK59 ONW registered?

EK59 ONW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is EK59 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 ONW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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