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AJ03 JAX

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,289 mi
Last recorded156,289 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 JAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 156,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 156,288 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 144,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 124,823 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,820 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 119,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 106,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 106,496 miles

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

Offside Front edges badly scrubbed and suspect will be through to cords in next few hundred miles

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,061 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,549 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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AJ03 JAX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ03 JAX, 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 AJ03 JAX registered?

AJ03 JAX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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