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FN09 VYW

2009 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,039 mi
Last recorded165,039 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2020 165,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 157,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 144,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 131,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,105 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2014 103,220 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,680 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 VYW is a 2009 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

Is FN09 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 VYW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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