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DF09 UFR

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

283,361 mi
Last recorded283,361 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 UFR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 283,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR (D) BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 283,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in damper shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 278,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing at inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front slight play/knock in suspension, suspect shock absorber

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing at inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 278,650 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing at inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front slight play/knock in suspension, suspect shock absorber

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing at inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn at inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 269,692 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 269,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 249,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 227,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 205,109 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 189,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 179,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 164,581 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 151,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 136,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,689 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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DF09 UFR is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF09 UFR, 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 DF09 UFR registered?

DF09 UFR is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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