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HJ59 LXA

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,503 mi
Last recorded163,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 LXA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 163,503 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 162,507 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 162,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 153,678 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 153,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 140,248 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,435 miles

Nearside 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 15 Jan 2019 118,161 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 83,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,430 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,737 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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HJ59 LXA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ59 LXA, 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 HJ59 LXA registered?

HJ59 LXA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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