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BD09 HDC

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,066 mi
Last recorded208,066 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 HDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 208,066 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 208,066 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 193,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 175,350 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 175,350 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 165,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 155,674 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 144,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,812 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,281 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

under tray fitted could not check some of the components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 116,086 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,130 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both side tyre edges abnormal wear

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake wearing light illuminating, front and rear brake pad sensor damaged

under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2016 106,081 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake pads worn, red sign on the dash (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both side tyre edges abnormal wear

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,041 miles

wet conditions

Pass 14 Aug 2014 139,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very wet weather conditions

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,167 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,912 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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BD09 HDC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD09 HDC, 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 BD09 HDC registered?

BD09 HDC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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