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AO09 VZT

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,600 mi
Last recorded182,600 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 182,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 160,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,139 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre monitoring light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mm 245/40/18 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre monitoring light on dash

Fail 25 Nov 2020 132,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mm 245/40/18 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre monitoring light on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,651 miles

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

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,772 miles

t.p.s warning light on.only 1 run flat tyre fitted to car

Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,674 miles

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

body sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,575 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,596 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,596 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres marked as winter

both rear tyres very close to limit need replacing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,152 miles

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 69,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VZT 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 88.2%.

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 AO09 VZT, 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 AO09 VZT registered?

AO09 VZT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AO09 VZT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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