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KM59 KYG

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,412 mi
Last recorded198,412 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 KYG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 198,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 194,179 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 194,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 188,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 188,618 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot catch defective

Pass 9 Nov 2022 182,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Jan 2022 174,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 163,723 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 152,652 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 136,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,780 miles

Central stop light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,599 miles

Central stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,506 miles

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

both front tyres worn very low 2mm limit 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn very low 2mm limit 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 45,214 miles

Front and rear brake pads are approx 75-80% worn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 32,908 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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KM59 KYG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KM59 KYG, 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 KM59 KYG registered?

KM59 KYG is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 KYG 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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