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EO09 FHG

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,010 mi
Last recorded178,010 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 178,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 161,681 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 161,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 161,578 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 154,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak present ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 154,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak present ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,656 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 140,656 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,189 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EO09 FHG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO09 FHG, 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

How do I check the history of EO09 FHG?

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What year was EO09 FHG registered?

EO09 FHG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is EO09 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 FHG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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