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B15 BVB

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

180,402 mi
Last recorded180,402 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 BVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 180,402 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 175,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 170,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 164,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 155,630 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 144,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,416 miles

Rear diff has slight oil leak

needs rear wiper

Pass 9 May 2018 117,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 95,959 miles

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

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,509 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

offside rear brake hose is cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,238 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,112 miles

o/s/f/tyre/bald at inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,720 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,720 miles

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

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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B15 BVB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B15 BVB, 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 B15 BVB registered?

B15 BVB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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The MOT history for B15 BVB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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