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GY09 ZHV

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,340 mi
Last recorded197,340 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 197,340 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 195,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 193,614 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 189,055 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 189,055 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 185,222 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2021 185,222 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 185,186 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 182,685 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 182,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 181,025 miles

Front head light out put slightly reduced

Nearside Rear tyre wearing center

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 181,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front head light out put slightly reduced

Nearside Rear tyre wearing center

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 175,156 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 175,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 163,879 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 161,709 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 161,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2016 148,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,649 miles

Emissions too low to detect

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 129,649 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions too low to detect

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 123,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 123,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,325 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GY09 ZHV is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY09 ZHV, 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 GY09 ZHV registered?

GY09 ZHV is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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