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D12 LFE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,189 mi
Last recorded162,189 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 LFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 162,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 162,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 152,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 145,947 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 145,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 136,595 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 136,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,770 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,312 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275-30-19 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275-30-19 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,885 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,417 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 51,197 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,434 miles

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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D12 LFE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D12 LFE, 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 D12 LFE registered?

D12 LFE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is D12 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 LFE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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