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FG09 ZVL

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,146 mi
Last recorded123,146 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZVL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 123,146 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,489 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,802 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,105 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 106,097 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 91,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 61,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 49,087 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 48,993 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut in near side frount tyre

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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FG09 ZVL is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG09 ZVL, 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 FG09 ZVL registered?

FG09 ZVL is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is FG09 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 ZVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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