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BF09 XAY

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,309 mi
Last recorded168,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 168,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 162,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 148,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 73,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,216 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 65,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,339 miles

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

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

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

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 XAY 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 93.8%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

BF09 XAY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is BF09 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 XAY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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