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EK59 ZPJ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,215 mi
Last recorded182,215 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 182,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 169,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 169,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 153,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,272 miles

Nearside Front head light lenses deteriorated

all tyres are wearing on edges

both front brake hoses perished

exhaust heat shields loose / noisy

Fail 24 Feb 2018 130,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head light lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres are wearing on edges

both front brake hoses perished

exhaust heat shields loose / noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2017 110,669 miles

o/s head light slightly higher than the n/s rec adjustment

wipers aged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,150 miles

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 64,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,238 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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EK59 ZPJ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZPJ, 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 EK59 ZPJ registered?

EK59 ZPJ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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