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GU59 HJF

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 HJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 84,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 82,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,206 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,192 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,142 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,090 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 66,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 39,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 54,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,208 miles

both rear inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,475 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)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

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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GU59 HJF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU59 HJF, 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

How do I check the history of GU59 HJF?

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What year was GU59 HJF registered?

GU59 HJF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is GU59 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 HJF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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