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BM05 RED

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,715 mi
Last recorded80,715 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 RED
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed slightly on outer edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2024 78,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Oct 2024 78,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,794 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,710 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,310 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front pads look low

rear pads look low

Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,310 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front pads look low

rear pads look low

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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BM05 RED is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BM05 RED, 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

How do I check the history of BM05 RED?

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What year was BM05 RED registered?

BM05 RED is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is BM05 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM05 RED shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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