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FY59 AUW

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,478 mi
Last recorded183,478 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 AUW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 183,478 miles

Slight leak from rear differential

Pass 19 Sep 2023 168,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension airbags are deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2022 152,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 139,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,938 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 119,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,673 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,601 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,580 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,308 miles

Offside Front Tyres Wearing In On Inner Edges.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,640 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,400 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 25,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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FY59 AUW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 FY59 AUW, 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 FY59 AUW?

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What year was FY59 AUW registered?

FY59 AUW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is FY59 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 AUW 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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