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EA09 OEE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 OEE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 123,743 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 123,743 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,582 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,732 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,673 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,673 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,231 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine coolant leak

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,864 miles

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

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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EA09 OEE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA09 OEE, 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 EA09 OEE registered?

EA09 OEE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is EA09 OEE safe to buy?

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