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BP09 POW

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,982 mi
Last recorded169,982 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP09 POW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 169,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 153,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 122,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 122,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,006 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 103,083 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 103,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,887 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,611 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges and slight damage to o/s/r inner sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,764 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,274 miles

slight damage to side walls of all tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2013 34,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight damage to side walls of all tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,341 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 29,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2012 29,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BP09 POW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP09 POW, 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 BP09 POW registered?

BP09 POW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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