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2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests40 (29 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate72.5%

Mileage

162,423 mi
Last recorded162,423 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 LCP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

29 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 162,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 162,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,259 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 137,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 128,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,803 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 151,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 146,225 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 146,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 127,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 137,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,993 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 118,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,029 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 115,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,556 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,239 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack at bottom of screen on n/s -

front inner pads are very low !

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,407 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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D6 LCP is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.5%.

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 D6 LCP, 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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D6 LCP is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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