MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN NOT MATERIALLY AFFECTING VIEW TO THE FRONT AT TIME OF TEST
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
WIPERS POOR CLEARANCE AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN NOT MATERIALLY AFFECTING VIEW TO THE FRONT AT TIME OF TEST
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX59 OES is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 OES, 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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How do I check the history of EX59 OES?
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What year was EX59 OES registered?
EX59 OES is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.
Is EX59 OES safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX59 OES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EX59 OES have outstanding finance?
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