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FN09 VZR

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,131 mi
Last recorded210,131 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VZR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 210,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 192,223 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 192,223 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 178,982 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 163,588 miles

emission clean

Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,610 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 15 May 2015 137,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 127,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 118,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 17 May 2013 118,913 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 25 May 2012 108,337 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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FN09 VZR is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 FN09 VZR, 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 FN09 VZR registered?

FN09 VZR is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FN09 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 VZR 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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