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HV59 XGD

2009 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,949 mi
Last recorded211,949 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 211,949 miles

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

rear parking brake,slightly too high

Pass 27 Jul 2024 185,139 miles

Front both front tyres,wearing inner wall 245/40r19

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

bonnet strut weak

hand brake slightly too high

Pass 26 Jul 2023 166,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 153,369 miles

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

both rear tyres,wearing inner wall 275/35r19

rear differential,sign of oil residue

Fail 30 Jul 2022 153,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres,wearing inner wall 275/35r19

lower under tray,adrift

rear differential,sign of oil residue

Pass 3 Aug 2021 142,699 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 131,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 131,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wearing outer wall 245/40r18

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 115,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,231 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,184 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 101,148 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,832 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,752 miles

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

front wipers becoming poor

Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front right tyre low tread inner edge

front wipers becoming poor

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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HV59 XGD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV59 XGD, 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 HV59 XGD registered?

HV59 XGD is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is HV59 XGD safe to buy?

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