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GV59 EBM

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,679 mi
Last recorded89,679 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 EBM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,679 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 82,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,470 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 67,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,197 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 52,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,464 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 21,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

large bolt in tyre, tyre punctured. o s r.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 9,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 7,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,750 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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GV59 EBM is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc 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 GV59 EBM, 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 GV59 EBM registered?

GV59 EBM is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is GV59 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 EBM 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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