2009 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · AY59 YLC
2009 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 195,375 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY59 YLC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 195,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY59 YLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 5 Series (AY59 YLC) between January 2023 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AY59 YLC Mileage History
- 03/01/2023296,253 km
- 02/01/2024195,374 mi
- 03/01/2024195,375 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -101,009 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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