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CE09 MDX

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,142 mi
Last recorded178,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 178,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2025 176,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 175,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2023 173,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CLAMP AT MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 173,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CLAMP AT MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 171,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 167,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 154,109 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 151,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 136,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 125,600 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 125,600 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 113,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sideskirts fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CE09 MDX 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 88.2%.

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 CE09 MDX, 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 CE09 MDX registered?

CE09 MDX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is CE09 MDX safe to buy?

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