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BG09 RXD

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,236 mi
Last recorded180,236 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 RXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 180,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 172,519 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 172,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 167,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 167,360 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 167,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 150,949 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly suspect rachet mechanism worn - acceptable at time of test (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

extensive shields on engine, outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2021 150,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed just visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed just visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly suspect rachet mechanism worn - acceptable at time of test (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

extensive shields on engine, outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2020 143,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,731 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 3 Aug 2018 121,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,349 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,669 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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BG09 RXD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG09 RXD, 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 BG09 RXD registered?

BG09 RXD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is BG09 RXD safe to buy?

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