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FN59 UVK

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UVK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 140,334 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 135,436 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,435 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 131,417 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 131,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim fractured. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,549 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 127,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,753 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,036 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 104,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,554 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,903 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,960 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,127 miles

air bag restraint system showing a fault on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN59 UVK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN59 UVK, 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 FN59 UVK registered?

FN59 UVK is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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