BMW 5 SERIES BN59HWL has 20 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 5 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 257,552 miles 3 weeks ago on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 14:05.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Friday 28th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

BN59HWL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH MAY 2027257,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH MAY 202528TH MAY 2026251,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH MAY 2025251,193 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MAY 202427TH MAY 2025242,114 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MAY 202327TH MAY 2024230,906 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH MAY 202227TH MAY 2023222,866 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH MAY 202127TH MAY 2022217,642 MI
FAILED13TH MAY 2021217,642 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH MAY 202027TH MAY 2021214,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH MAY 2020214,695 MI
 
  1. PRS - Drive Shaft Securing Bolt Loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH MARCH 20193RD OCTOBER 2020199,469 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20183RD APRIL 2019186,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED4TH APRIL 20173RD APRIL 2018172,052 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED30TH MARCH 2017172,052 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED1ST APRIL 201631ST MARCH 2017156,373 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED31ST MARCH 2016156,336 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201429TH SEPTEMBER 2015134,983 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2014134,983 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201329TH SEPTEMBER 2014112,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Screen Scratched By Wiper Blade
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201229TH SEPTEMBER 201384,648 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN59HWL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

BN59HWL MOT Comments

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BN59HWL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 257,552 miles | Average yearly mileage: 15,150 miles

BN59HWL FAQs

This Bmw 5 Series with registration BN59HWL was manufactured on Tuesday 29th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 257,552 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 15,150 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 5 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN59HWL has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 5 Series has had 41 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 5 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does BN59HWL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 BN59HWL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN59HWL Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 BN59HWL does have Tax. Read more

When does BN59HWL Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN59HWL will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN59HWL MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN59HWL will expire in 1 year on Friday 28th May 2027. Read more

When did BN59HWL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN59HWL was on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 14:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN59HWL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BN59HWL we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN59HWL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BN59HWL we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN59HWL?

BN59HWL is registered as a 2009 Bmw 5 Series. Read more

How many miles has BN59HWL done?

The odometer reading for BN59HWL at the last MOT in May 2026 was 257,552 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 15,150 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN59HWL?

The vehicle BN59HWL was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 29th September 2009. Read more

What colour is BN59HWL?

The official colour of BN59HWL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does BN59HWL have?

BN59HWL has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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