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AK09 SSZ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

299,993 mi
Last recorded299,993 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 299,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 295,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 252,785 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer rattling, missing dampener

Pass 21 Mar 2017 213,703 miles

rear silencer rattling (missing dampener on silencer)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 174,955 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2016 174,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,730 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,556 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 56,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,579 miles

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

both front tyre treads slightly uneven wear

front number plate slightly deteriated

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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AK09 SSZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK09 SSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK09 SSZ registered?

AK09 SSZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2009.

Is AK09 SSZ safe to buy?

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