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AF09 TVX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,149 mi
Last recorded172,149 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 172,149 miles

Slight underbody corrosion.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 168,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper arm linkage worn

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 168,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to show cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper arm linkage worn

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 163,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fumes in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 163,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fumes in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 159,439 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic covers

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,355 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body plastic covers

Fail 3 Jan 2020 151,355 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body plastic covers

Pass 18 Apr 2018 135,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Rear o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,602 miles

Fuel Cap Cover Lid Hard to open

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,937 miles

2 x screws in nearside front tyre.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,554 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AF09 TVX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 TVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF09 TVX registered?

AF09 TVX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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