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HG09 AFF

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,846 mi
Last recorded175,846 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 AFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 175,846 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 175,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 168,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 167,408 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle/differential oil leaks

Fail 7 Jan 2021 167,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle/differential oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2020 156,172 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 8 Jan 2020 156,172 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,354 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

emissions to low to register

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,931 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,074 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,720 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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HG09 AFF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG09 AFF, 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 HG09 AFF registered?

HG09 AFF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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