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B19 EXV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,845 mi
Last recorded128,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 EXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 121,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 116,423 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 106,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,271 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 May 2018 93,534 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 May 2017 85,061 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

emissions to clean to register

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,047 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 29 May 2015 70,246 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,701 miles

emissions to clean to register

rear tyres wearing low will need replacing soon

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 40,397 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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B19 EXV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 B19 EXV, 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 B19 EXV registered?

B19 EXV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is B19 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 EXV 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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