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GY59 ERZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,291 mi
Last recorded165,291 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ERZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 165,291 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 161,604 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 156,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing thin from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing screen aquatically (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 151,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 151,284 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,666 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 141,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers FAIL (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 137,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,481 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,729 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,018 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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GY59 ERZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY59 ERZ, 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 GY59 ERZ registered?

GY59 ERZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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