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FD09 XYW

2009 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,265 mi
Last recorded160,265 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 XYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 160,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 151,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 142,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 133,339 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 133,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,863 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre- wearing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,966 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 73,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,658 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,039 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,391 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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FD09 XYW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD09 XYW, 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 FD09 XYW registered?

FD09 XYW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2009.

Is FD09 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 XYW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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