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EK09 ABF

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,122 mi
Last recorded169,122 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 ABF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 169,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 96,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 95,547 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,920 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))

smell of fuel from under bonnet

Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

smell of fuel from under bonnet

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,668 miles

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

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

low emissions vehicle no print out

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK09 ABF is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK09 ABF, 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 EK09 ABF registered?

EK09 ABF is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is EK09 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 ABF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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