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FHH 273K

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,631 mi
Last recorded162,631 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 273K
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 162,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 152,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 143,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 140,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 131,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Fail 22 Apr 2022 131,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cords shown on outer face of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 123,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,265 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 118,255 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve cracked

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre valve badly cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 106,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 104,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,519 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FHH 273K is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHH 273K, 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 FHH 273K registered?

FHH 273K is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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