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EK09 UBX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,333 mi
Last recorded170,333 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 UBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 170,333 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 153,762 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 153,762 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment high (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 152,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 143,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 138,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,899 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,360 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,318 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn low and nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,234 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,237 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,980 miles

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 UBX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

EK09 UBX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is EK09 UBX safe to buy?

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