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CS09 JMS

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,927 mi
Last recorded164,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS09 JMS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 164,927 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,744 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

breather hose split and slight oil leak from the hose

Pass 11 Jul 2024 151,599 miles

Offside Front backing plate loose

Pass 4 Jul 2023 146,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,725 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 138,725 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,089 miles

both rear top suspension arms have slight wear in front bushes

sub frame rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 6 Jul 2021 133,089 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear top suspension arms have slight wear in front bushes

sub frame rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

front exhaust heat shield has slight rattle

Pass 16 Jun 2018 109,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 54,211 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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CS09 JMS is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CS09 JMS, 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

How do I check the history of CS09 JMS?

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What year was CS09 JMS registered?

CS09 JMS is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is CS09 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS09 JMS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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