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B13 LVR

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 112,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 111,759 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 111,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,745 miles

Front exhaust flexy worn and weak

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 108,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy worn and weak

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 104,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam INTERMITENT. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink rubber small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged. no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged. no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2016 84,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,001 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,695 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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,678 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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B13 LVR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B13 LVR, 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 B13 LVR registered?

B13 LVR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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