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BJ09 ORA

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,818 mi
Last recorded162,818 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 162,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,961 miles

Front windscreen small chip

Pass 11 Jul 2022 148,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,991 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 21 Sep 2020 139,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 97,094 miles

front washer jets weak

wheels kinked NSF..OSF..OSR

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,876 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,913 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 66,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,292 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 ORA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORA, 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 BJ09 ORA registered?

BJ09 ORA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is BJ09 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 ORA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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