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BV09 LTU

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,161 mi
Last recorded174,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 174,161 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 174,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 171,455 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 171,455 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 162,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 155,405 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 155,393 miles

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

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 142,296 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 130,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 119,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 112,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,519 miles

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

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 LTU is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LTU, 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 BV09 LTU registered?

BV09 LTU is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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