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EO09 TLZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,354 mi
Last recorded129,354 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,354 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 122,187 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 122,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,015 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,842 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 107,832 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,528 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,020 miles

Nearside Front jack pad missing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,335 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,424 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,501 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,270 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 38,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 28,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

cut in o/s/r tyre, no chords visible

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

cut in o/s/r tyre, no chords visible

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 TLZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TLZ, 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 EO09 TLZ registered?

EO09 TLZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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