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FN09 VZH

2009 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,747 mi
Last recorded148,747 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 148,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 143,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 140,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 136,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 135,874 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 135,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 131,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 128,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,597 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexible front section + heat shield corroded

slight light/cracking nearside and offside rear suspension air bags

Fail 21 Nov 2019 120,597 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust flexible front section + heat shield corroded

slight light/cracking nearside and offside rear suspension air bags

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,246 miles

exhaust front flexy section corroded

slight splitting/cracking nearside offside rear suspension air bags

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,282 miles

exhaust front heat shield slightly corroded

long travel handbarke

slight cracking n/s o/s rear suspension air bags

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,909 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,909 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,855 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 VZH is a 2009 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VZH, 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 FN09 VZH registered?

FN09 VZH is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FN09 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 VZH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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