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GV59 CUG

2009 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,159 mi
Last recorded161,159 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 CUG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 161,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone lower arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 158,336 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 158,334 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 151,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 146,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 145,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 140,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 133,206 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 133,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,112 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 112,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,009 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 97,930 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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GV59 CUG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV59 CUG, 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 GV59 CUG registered?

GV59 CUG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is GV59 CUG safe to buy?

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