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GU09 SVT

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,119 mi
Last recorded190,119 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SVT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 190,119 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 189,352 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 183,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 178,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 176,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 171,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 164,515 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 164,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 154,289 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 154,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 145,926 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 131,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 131,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 99,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,057 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing smooth at inner and outer edges

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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GU09 SVT is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU09 SVT, 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 GU09 SVT registered?

GU09 SVT is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is GU09 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 SVT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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