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GIB 194

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,583 mi
Last recorded77,583 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 194
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 77,583 miles

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 77,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,410 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,213 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 60,455 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 31,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,099 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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GIB 194 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GIB 194, 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 GIB 194 registered?

GIB 194 is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is GIB 194 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 194 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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