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BF09 XAS

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

265,059 mi
Last recorded265,059 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 265,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 265,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 257,409 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 233,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 212,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 189,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 164,717 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 143,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 117,650 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 109,678 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 109,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF09 XAS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF09 XAS, 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 BF09 XAS registered?

BF09 XAS is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is BF09 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 XAS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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