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GY59 HVP

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,075 mi
Last recorded207,075 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 HVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 207,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 193,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 183,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 176,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 167,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 155,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 146,713 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,409 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Rear diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 145,409 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Rear diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 130,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,349 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,974 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,659 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 HVP is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HVP, 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 GY59 HVP registered?

GY59 HVP is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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