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E17 AYA

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,451 mi
Last recorded178,451 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 AYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 178,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 175,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 175,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 164,668 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 164,668 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 158,380 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 158,378 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 150,853 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 150,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 147,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 141,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 136,110 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 127,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 108,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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E17 AYA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E17 AYA, 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 E17 AYA registered?

E17 AYA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is E17 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 AYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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