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AG09 HYZ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,606 mi
Last recorded167,606 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 167,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2022 164,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2021 161,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pad warning light on but all brake pads ok

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 158,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 157,361 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 149,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,418 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 119,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 95,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp staying on

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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AG09 HYZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AG09 HYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG09 HYZ registered?

AG09 HYZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is AG09 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG09 HYZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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