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DU09 CVA

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,566 mi
Last recorded133,566 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 CVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 133,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 130,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,277 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 114,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,595 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 105,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,269 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 32,057 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU09 CVA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DU09 CVA, 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 DU09 CVA registered?

DU09 CVA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DU09 CVA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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