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BG09 RXY

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,976 mi
Last recorded187,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 RXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 187,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 179,353 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 179,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cord on inner 225/50 RF 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 171,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on both edges, especially inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 171,863 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever at full travel - effort lower at nearside brake (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on both edges, especially inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,304 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 158,075 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 26 Jul 2019 149,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,015 miles

Nearside Front valve slightly perished

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

Offside Front valve slightly perished

Fail 2 Aug 2018 131,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front valve slightly perished

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

Offside Front valve slightly perished

Offside Rear valve slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,830 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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,724 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 70,724 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 29 Jul 2014 50,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,612 miles

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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BG09 RXY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RXY, 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 BG09 RXY registered?

BG09 RXY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is BG09 RXY safe to buy?

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