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CA09 BKY

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,277 mi
Last recorded153,277 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 153,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,718 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 133,718 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,673 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 112,268 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise front number plate showing signs of delamination

Fail 3 May 2019 112,268 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 98,980 miles

Advise all tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,019 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,905 miles

child seat fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2015 67,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 20 May 2014 55,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,874 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 35,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 35,224 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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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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