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GV09 ZDY

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,330 mi
Last recorded182,330 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 ZDY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 182,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 174,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 170,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 170,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 167,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 159,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 150,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 129,707 miles

emissions to low to activate smokemeter

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,002 miles

offside front tyre has a nail

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 114,060 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,365 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZDY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDY, 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.

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What year was GV09 ZDY registered?

GV09 ZDY is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is GV09 ZDY safe to buy?

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