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FSU 536

2009 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,601 mi
Last recorded77,601 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 536
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 77,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,300 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,797 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 48,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,942 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,323 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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FSU 536 is a 2009 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FSU 536, 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 FSU 536 registered?

FSU 536 is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is FSU 536 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 536 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSU 536 have outstanding finance?

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