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BO55 STZ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

358,703 mi
Last recorded358,703 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 STZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 358,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 356,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 354,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 337,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 324,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 316,687 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 300,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 277,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 102,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,679 miles

front tyres worn edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,345 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 96,345 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BO55 STZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BO55 STZ, 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 BO55 STZ registered?

BO55 STZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is BO55 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 STZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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