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J7 DFU

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,241 mi
Last recorded168,241 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 168,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 160,975 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 160,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 142,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 135,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,210 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,269 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,586 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 78,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 56,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no headlamp wash nearside front

Pass 25 May 2012 56,163 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no headlamp wash nearside front

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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J7 DFU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J7 DFU, 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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J7 DFU is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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