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GU09 YZZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 119,228 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 119,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 114,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 112,574 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 107,527 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 104,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,897 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,240 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,234 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,231 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 3 May 2014 77,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,534 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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GU09 YZZ 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 88.2%.

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 GU09 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

GU09 YZZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is GU09 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 YZZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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