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C15 DGN

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,167 mi
Last recorded105,167 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 DGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 105,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 99,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,251 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 92,502 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi slightly swollen and brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi slightly swollen and brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Metal casing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 77,072 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,066 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 69,008 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,779 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres has small cut on side walls

small chips on front windscreen

under trays covering up under side view

Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,857 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,441 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2013 34,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,403 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 27,389 miles

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

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

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

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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C15 DGN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C15 DGN, 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 C15 DGN registered?

C15 DGN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is C15 DGN safe to buy?

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