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EX09 ETL

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 ETL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 172,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 172,012 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 172,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 171,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 166,187 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 166,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 156,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 149,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is runflat and cannot be repaired ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,963 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,472 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 100,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,094 miles

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

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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EX09 ETL is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX09 ETL, 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 EX09 ETL registered?

EX09 ETL is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2009.

Is EX09 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 ETL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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