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FY09 UTJ

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 UTJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 125,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 110,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,578 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low & wearing outer edge

Rear BOTH tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,292 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,132 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,825 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,555 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 72,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Number plate light dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,873 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,220 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 49,499 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre highline brake light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center highline brabe light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,928 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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FY09 UTJ is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY09 UTJ, 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 FY09 UTJ registered?

FY09 UTJ is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is FY09 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 UTJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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