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J800 OBO

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,957 mi
Last recorded152,957 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 OBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 152,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 145,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,367 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 137,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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 13 Feb 2023 134,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 127,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 105,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,372 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,078 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE FAILURE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE FAILURE (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,100 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,536 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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J800 OBO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 J800 OBO, 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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J800 OBO is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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