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GX09 KFD

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,529 mi
Last recorded188,529 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX09 KFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 188,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 188,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 185,289 miles

AIMS OUT

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER DEVOID OF TREAD + CUTS >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 185,288 miles

Body component insecure FRONT ENGINE LOWER SHIELDING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

AIMS OUT

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER DEVOID OF TREAD + CUTS >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 181,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 288,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 288,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 168,633 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge 225/50/17 RF

Fail 6 Sep 2018 168,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge 225/50/17 RF

Pass 10 Aug 2017 163,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 163,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 163,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 159,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 154,584 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 154,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 149,449 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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GX09 KFD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GX09 KFD, 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 GX09 KFD registered?

GX09 KFD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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