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BJ09 GVL

2009 BMW 520D M Sport Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,439 mi
Last recorded162,439 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GVL
MakeBMW
Model520D M Sport Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 162,439 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 162,396 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 151,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6mm replace ASAP +CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 151,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 1.6mm replace ASAP +CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 141,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,468 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,766 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 125,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,052 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 120,051 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 104,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,791 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520D M Sport Auto?

Based on 11,688 MOT tests across 3,454 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
9,605
Miles/Year
3,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 1
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 1
Fuel system component leaking 1
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font 1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' 1
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BJ09 GVL is a 2009 BMW 520D M Sport Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a BMW 520D M Sport Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 GVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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BJ09 GVL is a 2009 BMW 520D M Sport Auto, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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