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BK09 TVC

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,585 mi
Last recorded178,585 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 178,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 178,506 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Front inner brake pads appear low

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall, worn smooth on inner edge and inner sidewall deformed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 156,436 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 121,350 miles

Engine cover blocking view of engine

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,686 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 89,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,427 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,426 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,683 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 TVC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK09 TVC, 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 BK09 TVC registered?

BK09 TVC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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