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EO09 NPZ

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 NPZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 101,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 78,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,990 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,478 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,824 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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EO09 NPZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EO09 NPZ, 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 EO09 NPZ registered?

EO09 NPZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is EO09 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 NPZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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