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BK09 NTD

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,132 mi
Last recorded165,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 NTD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,132 miles

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 164,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,970 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear of turbo clamp to flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 128,026 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust gases leaking (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi split (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear of turbo clamp to flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 119,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osf tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osf tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,474 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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BK09 NTD is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK09 NTD, 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 BK09 NTD registered?

BK09 NTD is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is BK09 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 NTD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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