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FY59 WKN

2009 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,570 mi
Last recorded176,570 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 176,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 169,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 145,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 123,042 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 close to cords comeing out (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 123,042 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 close to cords comeing out (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,488 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,488 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Nov 2014 71,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

front wiper arms req adjustment

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 64,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,416 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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FY59 WKN is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY59 WKN, 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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FY59 WKN is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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