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EX09 EUC

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,493 mi
Last recorded121,493 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 EUC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 121,493 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 113,980 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 100,152 miles

Front bumper damaged from the offside (headlamp area)

Front windscreen has a stone-chip

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipes has a slight crack

Offside Rear brake pads anti-rattle spring clip missing (advice)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body work damage to nearside +offside

Fail 13 Apr 2021 100,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged from the offside (headlamp area)

body work damage to nearside +offside

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 67,080 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,057 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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EX09 EUC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EX09 EUC, 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 EX09 EUC registered?

EX09 EUC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is EX09 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 EUC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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