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HN59 DWA

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,057 mi
Last recorded142,057 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 DWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 142,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 127,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s lower of the engine and the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak from bell housing, oil leak on the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre, and multiple minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 123,175 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and slight chips on the offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing, on the under tray and front of the engine weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres going out of shape, possibly inflation issue

Pass 23 Jun 2021 118,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,172 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 116,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also on 1.9mm tread at lowest point (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also on 2.1mm tread on lowest point (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tyre wedge shaped, going to 3.6 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm tyre wedge shaped, going to 4.0mm on inner edge both rear tyres also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 109,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tyre wedge shaped, going to 3.6 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm tyre wedge shaped, going to 4.0mm on inner edge both rear tyres also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,675 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre cracked in tread and side wall, Continuous crack in first primary tread.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread and side wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,675 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre cracked in tread and side wall, Continuous crack in first primary tread.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread and side wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,118 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread and perishing

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread and perishing

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,391 miles

Both front tyres cracking in the tread and part of side wall. Below service standard.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,418 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN59 DWA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN59 DWA, 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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HN59 DWA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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