MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
plastic fitted under car
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
plastic under trays fitted to lower vehicle not allowing some inspection
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sills coverd
undrebody coverd
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY09 VVC is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 VVC, 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 FY09 VVC registered?
FY09 VVC is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2009.
Is FY09 VVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY09 VVC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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