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AO09 PZD

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,442 mi
Last recorded161,442 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PZD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 161,442 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 161,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 158,751 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s, n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 151,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 126,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 116,992 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 116,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 115,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2017 115,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at DPF flexi, causing rattle (7.1.2)

rear brakes/ handbrake require attention handbrake is over 60% imbalanced

Fail 2 May 2017 114,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 103,607 miles

Exhaust rattle

Front bumper has damage

Fail 13 May 2016 103,607 miles

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

Exhaust rattle

Front bumper has damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 94,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 May 2014 84,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 73,407 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 May 2012 61,950 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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AO09 PZD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO09 PZD, 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 AO09 PZD registered?

AO09 PZD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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