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CK09 XNR

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,497 mi
Last recorded242,497 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 XNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 242,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 236,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 236,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 223,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 215,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 200,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 178,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,970 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 155,588 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters shadow print (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters shadow print (6.3.4c)

Offside Front small cuts on inner tyre wall

Pass 13 Feb 2016 139,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 124,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 112,031 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 100,468 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 96,495 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)

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 XNR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK09 XNR registered?

CK09 XNR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is CK09 XNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK09 XNR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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