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DA09 RFJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,549 mi
Last recorded194,549 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 194,549 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 7 Feb 2026 194,549 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 21 Jan 2025 178,461 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 165,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 160,515 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,107 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 150,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 139,491 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 139,490 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 130,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 150,242 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 128,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,247 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread and bald on inner edge (225/50r17)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no diesel smoke detected

advise off side rear brake spring missing

Fail 8 Feb 2014 89,241 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no diesel smoke detected

advise off side rear brake spring missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,339 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DA09 RFJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA09 RFJ, 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 DA09 RFJ registered?

DA09 RFJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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