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AX09 BVM

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,428 mi
Last recorded167,428 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 BVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 167,428 miles

Covers fitted under not allowing full inspection

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 167,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stalk inop (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall....245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted under not allowing full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 155,221 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 155,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 140,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 126,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,784 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 108,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,068 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,707 miles

both headlights slightly low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent in o/s/r wing near fuel filler flap

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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AX09 BVM 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 64.7%.

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 AX09 BVM, 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 AX09 BVM registered?

AX09 BVM is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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