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GX58 ZBJ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 133,297 miles

Both front wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, aged 2009, perished, cracked and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 133,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 'kick up' on incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect 'kick up' on incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Both front wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, aged 2009, perished, cracked and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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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GX58 ZBJ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GX58 ZBJ, 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 GX58 ZBJ registered?

GX58 ZBJ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is GX58 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX58 ZBJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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