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CE09 FNJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,779 mi
Last recorded201,779 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 FNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 201,779 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Pressure sensor pipe missing to dpf (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative Seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 184,397 miles

few bushes on rear suspension arms slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2023 165,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 165,756 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 155,682 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 155,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 150,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 142,204 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2018 136,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 131,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,086 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,301 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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CE09 FNJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black 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 CE09 FNJ, 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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CE09 FNJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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