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AJ09 ZPG

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,567 mi
Last recorded177,567 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 177,567 miles

Brake warning indicator illuminated, pads not worn

Fail 24 Feb 2023 177,567 miles

Brake warning indicator illuminated, pads not worn

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 172,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jan 2022 172,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 166,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 150,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 150,190 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,412 miles

under trays fitted n/s front damaged and hold

Fail 7 Jun 2018 138,356 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted n/s front damaged and hold

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,877 miles

Rear pads approx 5mm

Fail 9 Jun 2017 120,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear pads approx 5mm

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,983 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 87,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 71,658 miles

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

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

Reading on emissions tester too low to register 0.06ppm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 71,658 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Reading on emissions tester too low to register 0.06ppm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emm to clean to read

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,189 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 ZPG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZPG, 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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AJ09 ZPG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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