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FG59 UBB

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,151 mi
Last recorded256,151 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 UBB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 256,151 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip with a bulls eye effect (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 256,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip with a bulls eye effect (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 248,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 247,624 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 233,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 233,809 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 212,064 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 212,064 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 211,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 184,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 165,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 165,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 141,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,007 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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FG59 UBB is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG59 UBB, 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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FG59 UBB is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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