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AG09 THN

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,290 mi
Last recorded162,290 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 162,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not seated in the correct locating point

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 162,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated in the correct locating point

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 155,315 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 155,315 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 147,016 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link, upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 146,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on tread, inner edge worn 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link, upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 137,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,326 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 31 Aug 2021 131,102 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Aug 2020 124,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 117,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,819 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 108,819 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 93,979 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 55,946 miles

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

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 THN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

AG09 THN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is AG09 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG09 THN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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