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BV09 JNN

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,723 mi
Last recorded235,723 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 JNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 235,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 235,712 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 225,058 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 225,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 204,864 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 184,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 166,420 miles

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 146,739 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 146,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,129 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,382 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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BV09 JNN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV09 JNN, 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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BV09 JNN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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