MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
Advise front number plate showing signs of delamination
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
Advise front number plate showing signs of delamination
Advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread depth
Advise all tyres wearing inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & child seat not fix to rear seat ()
under trays fitted obscuring some components
wipers smearing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & child seat not fix to rear seat ()
under trays fitted obscuring some components
wipers smearing
child seat fitted
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyres cracking in treads
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA09 BKY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 CA09 BKY, 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 CA09 BKY registered?
CA09 BKY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2009.
Is CA09 BKY safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA09 BKY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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