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GY59 ETV

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,139 mi
Last recorded167,139 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ETV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 167,139 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 158,596 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,728 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 149,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder modified (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,696 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE ( wearing thin ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned but providing fluid to the windscreen

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 135,073 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,688 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 127,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 121,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,412 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,071 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 56,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,782 miles

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

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

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

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 ETV is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

GY59 ETV is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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The MOT history for GY59 ETV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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