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E3 KJG

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,181 mi
Last recorded142,181 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KJG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 142,181 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,950 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 137,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 122,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,269 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,964 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,928 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,757 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,306 miles

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.

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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E3 KJG 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 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E3 KJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 KJG registered?

E3 KJG is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for E3 KJG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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