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FP59 XVH

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 XVH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 139,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 133,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 129,404 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2024 129,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 109,159 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 92,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,371 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,829 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,640 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,778 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,482 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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FP59 XVH is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP59 XVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP59 XVH?

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What year was FP59 XVH registered?

FP59 XVH is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is FP59 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 XVH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP59 XVH have outstanding finance?

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