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FD09 RZE

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,284 mi
Last recorded199,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 RZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 199,284 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 199,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear reg hazed, bent and is missing BSAU number. strong advisory. front slight haze (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 186,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 179,741 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 173,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 164,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,815 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 153,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 146,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,696 miles

Front Oil leak and rear diff ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check

Pass 16 Jul 2015 165,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 165,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 137,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 137,464 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 115,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

diff oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,058 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge near wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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 RZE is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RZE, 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 FD09 RZE registered?

FD09 RZE is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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