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GJ09 TZV

2009 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,828 mi
Last recorded163,828 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 TZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 163,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 150,216 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 150,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 151,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 134,373 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 115,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,602 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GJ09 TZV is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ09 TZV, 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 GJ09 TZV registered?

GJ09 TZV is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 TZV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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