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EX59 FFT

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,959 mi
Last recorded154,959 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FFT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 154,959 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2026 154,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2025 150,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 146,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 146,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 140,694 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 134,306 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 134,306 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,799 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 127,792 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.03 mm of tread remaining [legal minimum 1.6 mm] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,987 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

deep cut offside front tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust flexi pipe worn,may require attention

hand brake low effort = 18%

rear brake pads wearing?

Fail 6 Jun 2019 113,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread in areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

deep cut offside front tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust flexi pipe worn,may require attention

hand brake low effort = 18%

rear brake pads wearing?

Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 102,452 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 25 May 2016 94,976 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs worn/ lipped

premature wear on inside edge of tyres. Strong advise check geometry of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,369 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 71,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 41,261 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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EX59 FFT is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EX59 FFT, 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 EX59 FFT registered?

EX59 FFT is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EX59 FFT safe to buy?

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