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CK09 VCT

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,144 mi
Last recorded129,144 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 VCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 129,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate starting to deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Fail 1 Jul 2024 129,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate starting to deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear brake pad warning wire not connected

Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,570 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,354 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2022 111,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 101,597 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,137 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,136 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,036 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 76,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,099 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 65,432 miles

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

uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Pass 29 May 2015 59,396 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 59,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 54,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 54,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 43,975 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,061 miles

DSM did not register smoke from vehicle due to euro 4 emmisions vehicle still passed emissions test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CK09 VCT is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK09 VCT, 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 CK09 VCT registered?

CK09 VCT is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is CK09 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK09 VCT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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