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BN09 RVV

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,692 mi
Last recorded130,692 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 RVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 130,692 miles

FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Apr 2023 124,504 miles

TPS warning lamp on, all pressures checked and reset at time of test

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2023 124,504 miles

TPS warning lamp on, all pressures checked and reset at time of test

slight oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare fitted at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,275 miles

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

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 10 Aug 2020 111,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,346 miles

Front to rear undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,248 miles

under engine and body covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,260 miles

Engine bay and under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Steel cords visable on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine bay and under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,175 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 1mm on the inner edge.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,138 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 1mm on the inner edge.

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

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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BN09 RVV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver 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 BN09 RVV, 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 BN09 RVV?

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What year was BN09 RVV registered?

BN09 RVV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BN09 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 RVV 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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