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B484 AAE

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

180,001 mi
Last recorded180,001 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB484 AAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 180,001 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2024 178,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front (broken off+front pipe flexy poor condition+heat shield loose) [6.1.2 (a)]

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +front (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

• Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear (both) [1.1.12 (b) (ii)]

Pass 16 Nov 2023 172,759 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off+front pipe flexy poor condition+heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 163,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe flexy poor condition+heat shield loose/rattles (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 158,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 158,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 155,541 miles

front exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 30 Sep 2019 150,411 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 144,179 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2017 138,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 121,556 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2013 111,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 93,325 miles

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

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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B484 AAE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver 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 B484 AAE, 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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B484 AAE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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