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BV09 WCP

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,675 mi
Last recorded186,675 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 186,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 180,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 174,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 167,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 167,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 159,165 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 159,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 151,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 151,473 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2015 150,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 131,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 106,745 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 106,745 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 80,855 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)

Fail 23 May 2012 80,855 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 WCP 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 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

BV09 WCP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is BV09 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 WCP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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