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EK09 NKW

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 NKW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 85,814 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 85,814 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,403 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 83,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear bonnet latch seems to be slightly seized hard to shut

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,434 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion to inner faces

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS -OUTER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Fail 28 Aug 2019 69,622 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS -OUTER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,146 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing quite low

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing quite low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,841 miles

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

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 24 Aug 2016 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,970 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 35,420 miles

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

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 NKW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK09 NKW, 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 EK09 NKW registered?

EK09 NKW is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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