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FY09 TYW

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

199,275 mi
Last recorded199,275 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 TYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 199,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 190,567 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 22 May 2024 182,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 175,452 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 167,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 156,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 149,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 141,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 May 2018 132,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 123,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 110,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 100,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,085 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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FY09 TYW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FY09 TYW, 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 FY09 TYW registered?

FY09 TYW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is FY09 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 TYW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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