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GY59 JBZ

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,618 mi
Last recorded127,618 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,618 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 127,609 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,209 miles

Nearside Full length under tray fitted inhibiting visual inspection of rigid brake pipes front to rear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 119,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall bulge in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Full length under tray fitted inhibiting visual inspection of rigid brake pipes front to rear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 115,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 113,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,284 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 102,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres tread slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 97,696 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Reverse light n/w

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,687 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Reverse light n/w

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,489 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly each end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,482 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,467 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,491 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 JBZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY59 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

GY59 JBZ is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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