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DW51 GAV

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,669 mi
Last recorded121,669 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 GAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 121,669 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 121,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,030 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted covering major components

Fail 22 Aug 2022 120,030 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted covering major components

Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,198 miles

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

Welding on d.p.f unit for exhaust repaired by power drive letter provided

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,693 miles

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear tyres wearing on edges

refit near side front brake sensor wire

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,187 miles

front tyres worn very low on edges

slight windscreen damage

Fail 16 Apr 2018 90,187 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn very low on edges

slight windscreen damage

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 18 Apr 2017 78,217 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,516 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 66,516 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer tyre valve perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,225 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise replacement any futher wear will result in ply or cords being exsposed

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,775 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and is wearing smooth on inside edge

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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DW51 GAV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DW51 GAV, 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 DW51 GAV registered?

DW51 GAV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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