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GJ59 JAU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,572 mi
Last recorded263,572 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 JAU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 263,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 254,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 254,574 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 251,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 247,865 miles

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

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 240,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens loose

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

undertray slightly loose

Pass 9 May 2018 213,907 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)

offside parking brake low effort

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2017 179,335 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 146,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 114,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 114,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,320 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 110,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,481 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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GJ59 JAU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ59 JAU, 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 GJ59 JAU registered?

GJ59 JAU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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