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AJ09 SJU

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,557 mi
Last recorded157,557 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 SJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 157,557 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 155,602 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 155,567 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Dpf flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 147,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 147,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 98w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 140,885 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,882 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,918 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 126,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,678 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full under body inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,079 miles

emissions too clean for dsm

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,150 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 89,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2012 89,126 miles

all brake discs worn

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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AJ09 SJU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ09 SJU, 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 AJ09 SJU registered?

AJ09 SJU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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