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AO09 SYU

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,746 mi
Last recorded137,746 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 137,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 132,129 miles

Boot lid damaged

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not securely fastened ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Under trays fitted covering underside of vehcile

Fail 6 Dec 2022 132,095 miles

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid damaged

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not securely fastened ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Under trays fitted covering underside of vehcile

Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,289 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 125,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,156 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,465 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 23,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 SYU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AO09 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

AO09 SYU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is AO09 SYU safe to buy?

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