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FD09 PRX

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 141,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 141,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 134,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 132,531 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 130,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,423 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 127,422 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,334 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper spring missing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,334 miles

offside rear brake caliper spring missing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,399 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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FD09 PRX is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD09 PRX, 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 FD09 PRX registered?

FD09 PRX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is FD09 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD09 PRX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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