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GK59 NZC

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

175,256 mi
Last recorded175,256 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 NZC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 175,256 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2024 174,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 172,625 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion inner sill to floor edge (plastic sill protectors fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 171,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor area lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 169,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion offside inner sill

Pass 21 Mar 2020 168,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 161,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 153,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,338 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,338 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diff oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,458 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,804 miles

tread wearing low on inner/outer edge on both front tyres

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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GK59 NZC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 GK59 NZC, 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 GK59 NZC registered?

GK59 NZC is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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