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GU09 YCF

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,359 mi
Last recorded141,359 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 133,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 129,713 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 129,709 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 128,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,168 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,065 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,836 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 96,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,802 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,675 miles

deep cuts evident in nsrear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,780 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YCF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

GU09 YCF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is GU09 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 YCF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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