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G4 WWD

2009 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,201 mi
Last recorded127,201 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 WWD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 127,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,944 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 119,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 117,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,864 miles

rear handbrake low

Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking block missing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,186 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G4 WWD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G4 WWD, 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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What year was G4 WWD registered?

G4 WWD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is G4 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 WWD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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