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CV09 TFA

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,073 mi
Last recorded70,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 TFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,073 miles

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

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,292 miles

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

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,446 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 63,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 51,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,946 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 31,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 24,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,359 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,253 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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CV09 TFA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CV09 TFA, 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 CV09 TFA registered?

CV09 TFA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is CV09 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV09 TFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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