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FG59 WYO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

262,513 mi
Last recorded262,513 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 262,513 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 262,507 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 254,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 248,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 241,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 232,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 224,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 219,058 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 208,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 198,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 188,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 185,160 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 176,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 163,299 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 143,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 143,854 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 130,019 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 WYO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG59 WYO, 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 FG59 WYO registered?

FG59 WYO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is FG59 WYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 WYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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