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B7 LSB

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,046 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,411 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 69,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,492 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,280 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,846 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,096 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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B7 LSB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B7 LSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B7 LSB registered?

B7 LSB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is B7 LSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 LSB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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