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FN09 FBA

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 FBA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 120,202 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 117,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 114,450 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 114,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,456 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 107,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,908 miles

slight wear on n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s/f headlamp / mainbeam (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack / under tray (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front /rear (0.1 (d))

slight wear on n/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 78,611 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 78,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 70,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2018 70,425 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges 0mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,876 miles

offside front tyre close legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,192 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,377 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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FN09 FBA is a 2009 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FN09 FBA, 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 FN09 FBA registered?

FN09 FBA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is FN09 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 FBA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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