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FP09 VWX

2009 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 102,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,188 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,543 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pad thicknesses on 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,711 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,972 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,117 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,508 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,392 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,386 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,607 miles

offside front tyre has 2 nails in tread

offside front tyre has cut in tread

offside rear tyre has tread depth approx 2mm.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,877 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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FP09 VWX is a 2009 BMW 520 in White 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 FP09 VWX, 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 FP09 VWX registered?

FP09 VWX is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is FP09 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 VWX 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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