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BV09 JTX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,135 mi
Last recorded123,135 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 JTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 118,736 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2022 118,722 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,480 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,964 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,309 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,308 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2014 40,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 23,701 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 JTX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV09 JTX, 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 BV09 JTX registered?

BV09 JTX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is BV09 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 JTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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