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CU51 OLY

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,727 mi
Last recorded185,727 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 OLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 185,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 181,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 173,824 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 165,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 153,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 153,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 144,989 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 144,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 136,239 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 127,598 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,080 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 118,080 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,915 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,131 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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CU51 OLY is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey 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 CU51 OLY, 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 CU51 OLY registered?

CU51 OLY is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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