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FN09 HSZ

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,587 mi
Last recorded166,587 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 HSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 166,587 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 162,919 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 157,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 148,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,037 miles

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Jan 2021 129,037 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 120,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,192 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 100,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,849 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,380 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has dot code date of 48/08

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,744 miles

front and rear pads aprox 5mm

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,953 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm.

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 HSZ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN09 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

FN09 HSZ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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