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J333 SGW

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,339 mi
Last recorded77,339 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 SGW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 77,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 77,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 58,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,756 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,635 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,661 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,315 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,193 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 25,415 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 20,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,205 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,320 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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J333 SGW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J333 SGW, 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 J333 SGW registered?

J333 SGW is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is J333 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 SGW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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