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FE59 HDK

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

243,144 mi
Last recorded243,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 HDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 243,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 220,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 168,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,766 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre wear on outter edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,526 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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FE59 HDK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE59 HDK, 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 FE59 HDK registered?

FE59 HDK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is FE59 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 HDK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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