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BOL 1

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,560 mi
Last recorded87,560 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOL 1
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 87,560 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,367 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,177 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 82,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper cover at join to wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero, offside & nearside dipped beam aim at minimum ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat appears not correctly attached to seat belt & is insecure, and may not protect occupant in the event of a collision ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,117 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,713 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,380 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vibration from engine, unable to detect, under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,236 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,160 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,249 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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BOL 1 is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BOL 1, 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 BOL 1 registered?

BOL 1 is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is BOL 1 safe to buy?

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