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EO59 EMK

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,869 mi
Last recorded133,869 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 EMK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,064 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 121,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,815 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,678 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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EO59 EMK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EO59 EMK, 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 EO59 EMK registered?

EO59 EMK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EO59 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 EMK shows 8 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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