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BD09 VKT

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,952 mi
Last recorded163,952 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VKT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 163,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 153,329 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 145,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 133,764 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,812 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 116,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Offside and Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no peak detected on emissions too clean

Fail 17 Jul 2013 50,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,336 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 VKT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD09 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

BD09 VKT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is BD09 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 VKT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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