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F18 RRE

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,579 mi
Last recorded189,579 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 RRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 189,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad/parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front part (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2017 189,579 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Brake pad retainer clip (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35ZR19 93Y (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad/parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front part (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2016 170,646 miles

N/S&O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SHOWING WEAR

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT

Pass 5 May 2015 152,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too low to detect

exhaust downpipe deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 152,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too low to detect

exhaust downpipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,444 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,221 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 108,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F18 RRE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F18 RRE, 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 F18 RRE registered?

F18 RRE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is F18 RRE safe to buy?

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