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BG09 XNA

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,873 mi
Last recorded138,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,873 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Fail 9 Jul 2018 138,557 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexi slightly blowing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 136,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced NSR low (3.7.B.6b)

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,902 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,902 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

front reg plate badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,570 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

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 XNA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNA, 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 XNA registered?

BG09 XNA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is BG09 XNA safe to buy?

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