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K8 XLF

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 XLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 140,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 139,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 139,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 136,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 130,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 124,769 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 120,398 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 113,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 106,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,963 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,208 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 48,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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K8 XLF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K8 XLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 XLF registered?

K8 XLF is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is K8 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 XLF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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