MOT Status
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194,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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))
Engine cover fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
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
Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread and bald on inner edge (225/50r17)
Under trays fitted
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise no diesel smoke detected
advise off side rear brake spring missing
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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