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FV59 RXU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,999 mi
Last recorded174,999 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 RXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 174,999 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 174,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside rear top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 167,375 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 155,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 145,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,665 miles

Anti-roll bar slightly corroded driver side front and both side rear

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,751 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 126,751 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 116,763 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,150 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,150 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,390 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,921 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,506 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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FV59 RXU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV59 RXU, 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

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What year was FV59 RXU registered?

FV59 RXU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is FV59 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 RXU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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