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AJ09 SOS

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,740 mi
Last recorded206,740 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 SOS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 206,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 192,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 192,586 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 179,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 179,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 165,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 144,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 144,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 61,670 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs have surface rust

Fail 19 May 2015 61,670 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,708 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,645 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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AJ09 SOS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOS, 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 SOS registered?

AJ09 SOS is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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