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GV09 WVS

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

187,405 mi
Last recorded187,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 WVS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 187,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 180,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 171,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 162,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 150,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 138,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 131,671 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 131,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,523 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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GV09 WVS is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GV09 WVS, 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 GV09 WVS registered?

GV09 WVS is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GV09 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 WVS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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