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CA09 BLN

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,632 mi
Last recorded200,632 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 200,632 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 188,285 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 188,265 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front head lamps have been converted to hid (hid kit) (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

no smoking stickers fitted (taxi fail)

Pass 7 May 2019 177,651 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 169,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 160,074 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 141,871 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic floor & sill covers fitted

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

Pass 14 May 2014 134,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 123,828 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 104,404 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 104,404 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CA09 BLN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

CA09 BLN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is CA09 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 BLN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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