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BJ09 CWG

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,166 mi
Last recorded184,166 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 184,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 184,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 178,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 178,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 177,052 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 175,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 172,836 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 172,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 162,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 162,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 145,125 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE MISSHAPEN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 145,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE MISSHAPEN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 17 May 2013 114,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 103,914 miles

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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BJ09 CWG is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ09 CWG, 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 BJ09 CWG registered?

BJ09 CWG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 CWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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