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FP09 VXA

2009 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,552 mi
Last recorded158,552 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 158,552 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Aug 2023 158,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 147,650 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 25 Jul 2022 147,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,888 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 142,888 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 224,220 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

nearside and offside rear flexi brake pipes deteriorating

nearside front brake pad sensor not fitted into brake pad

slight play in offside front steering arm/rack

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2019 210,466 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hoses deteriorating

offside front tyre low on pressure and nail in tread

slight play in offside front steering arm/rack

tpms light on

Pass 21 Nov 2018 195,686 miles

Front tyres visibly cracking between treads

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track control arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 113,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,196 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,348 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,440 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 70,429 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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 VXA is a 2009 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FP09 VXA, 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 FP09 VXA registered?

FP09 VXA is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is FP09 VXA safe to buy?

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