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EK59 ZSU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZSU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 122,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 122,208 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 112,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 105,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,227 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,487 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,498 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 80,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,222 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 ZSU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EK59 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

EK59 ZSU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is EK59 ZSU safe to buy?

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