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KN09 CWA

2009 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,179 mi
Last recorded104,179 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 CWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 104,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 103,764 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under body

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,243 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,384 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 69,274 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,261 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,607 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,034 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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KN09 CWA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KN09 CWA, 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 KN09 CWA registered?

KN09 CWA is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is KN09 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 CWA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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