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DA06 NNN

2009 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

175,908 mi
Last recorded175,908 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 NNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 175,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 167,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate not fully secure

Offside Rear wheel has had weld repairs

Pass 28 Oct 2023 157,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 156,675 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 156,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,968 miles

Offside Front tyre minor cut in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,230 miles

minor cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,608 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,155 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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DA06 NNN is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DA06 NNN, 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 DA06 NNN registered?

DA06 NNN is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is DA06 NNN safe to buy?

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