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AG09 TFO

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

212,129 mi
Last recorded212,129 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 TFO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 212,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 212,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 208,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 205,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 205,876 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 203,446 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 203,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi cat blocked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 198,968 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 189,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 189,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 181,071 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Mar 2019 171,762 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 171,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 161,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 151,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 146,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 141,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 134,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 81,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TFO is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFO, 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 AG09 TFO registered?

AG09 TFO is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is AG09 TFO safe to buy?

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