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HN59 KTD

2009 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,217 mi
Last recorded157,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 KTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 157,217 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 157,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 144,609 miles

Nearside bonnet catch not latching

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 131,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 118,805 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 118,803 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,943 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly out of shape on inner edge - 245/40yr18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly out of shape on inner edge - 245/40yr18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4-5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Front tyre distorted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,107 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Front tyre distorted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,315 miles

Cover fitted to underside and engine

Fail 9 Jan 2017 77,315 miles

Cover fitted to underside and engine

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,269 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Fail 13 Jan 2016 69,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,256 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside park brake noisy in operation

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 KTD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN59 KTD, 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 KTD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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