2009 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · WA59 LGV

The 2009 BMW 5 Series presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 February 2026 at 196,831 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from February 2023 to January 2025 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure on 27 January 2023 at 161,619 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or unclassified rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the visible history the vehicle shows no recurring advisories or worsening conditions. Annual mileage sits at roughly 11,578 miles per year against 17 years of age, a typical use profile for this model. The records show steady accumulation: 161,915 miles in February 2023, 176,025 in February 2024, 187,535 in January 2025, and 196,831 in February 2026. The gap between the January 2023 failure and the February 2023 pass covers only 296 miles, indicating the owner rectified the issue and retested within days. No standing periods or sudden high-use spikes appear in the data, and the clean sheet across four passed tests implies consistent basic upkeep. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills and subframes, as a 17-year-old BMW at near 197,000 miles may hide rust not captured in a pass-only record. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical measurement given the age and mileage, even though no tester flagged wear. The January 2023 failure with no recorded defect should be clarified with DVSA to confirm it was not a withdrawn test or documentation error before purchase.